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Noah Hall

Longmont housing prices -when will it stop?

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Anyone in a similar situation?

1 replies 26 upvotes housing
Jackson Evans

Is Longmont worth moving to in 2026?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genui...

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Brooks Green

Grocery stores in Longmont -recommendations?

Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Pro...

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Noah Hall

Freelancing from Longmont -experience?

So, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,958 people. The median home value here is around $541,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

11 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Everett Lopez

How is Longmont for outdoor activities?

I'm a 37-year-old nurse and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,958 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Maya Watson

Top 5 things I love about Longmont

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Longmont sits at 430.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $541,400 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,958 people. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People h...

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Gloria C.

How is Longmont for outdoor activities?

Crime rate is something to consider -Longmont sits at 430.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,755 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would ...

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Jeffrey R.

Rent prices in Longmont getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Longmont? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1755 for a studio which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

17 replies 67 upvotes housing
Emily Martinez

Longmont housing prices -when will it stop?

I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,958 people. The median home value here is around $541,400, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $89,724, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes aver...

2 replies 20 upvotes housing
Brooks Green

Cost of living reality check -Longmont

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just su...

2 replies 25 upvotes housing
Hailey Jones

Dog-friendly places in Longmont?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $89,724, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

15 replies 28 upvotes qa
Lily Miller

Housing market in Longmont right now

Just moved here 3 months ago and Household incomes average around $89,724 in Longmont. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks in adva...

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Liam

Moving from Cincinnati to Longmont next month

Hello, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $541,400, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is sol...

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Bella R.

Life in Longmont as a young professional

Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for bet...

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Hunter C.

How are the schools in Longmont?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Homes are going for about $541,400 on average. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Appreciate any input.

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Gabriel Flores

Housing in Longmont compared to Nashville

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2022. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Vivian Murphy

Dog-friendly places in Longmont?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $541,400, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very ...

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Nathan Baker

Top 5 things I love about Longmont

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $89,724, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $89,724 in Longmont. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt wit...

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Everett Lopez

The good and bad of living in Longmont

OK so Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Maya Watson

Day-to-day life in Longmont, CO

Hi all, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $541,400 on average. Median household income is $89,724, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are...

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Lily Miller

Is Longmont walkable?

Alright, I'm a 51-year-old physical therapist and Crime rate is something to consider -Long

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Ellie Mendoza

Housing market in Longmont right now

I work in insurance and It's a a smaller city city with about 98,958 people. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $89,724 in Longmont. It's a very car-d...

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Gabriel Flores

Best apartments in Longmont under ?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Lily Miller

Why I chose Longmont over bigger cities

Hi all, With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. Median household income is $89,724, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Longmont sits at 430.9 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

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Jayden Reed

Cheapest neighborhoods in Longmont?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $541,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would...

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Ellie Mendoza

How much do you pay for rent in Longmont?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Longmont sits at 430.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here?

5 replies 21 upvotes housing
Vivian Murphy

Internet providers in Longmont?

OK so With a population of 98,958, Longmont is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,755 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? TIA! It's changing fas...

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Bradley F.

Working remotely from Longmont — my experience

I've been working remotely from Longmont for 15 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no complai...

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Brooks Green

Healthcare options in Longmont?

Random thought, I'm a 35-year-old data analyst and Household incomes average around $89,724 in Longmont. Rent is about $1,755/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life...

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Harper Myers

Longmont vs Denver -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Any advice would be great.

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