At a Glance
Median Income
$89,724
$47,338 per capita
Home Value
$541,400
Zillow: $548,639
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
431/100K
2,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.3%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
309 sunny days/yr
How Longmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longmont residents earn a median household income of $89,724 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,338. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longmont is $541,400 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,639. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Longmont reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,602/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
46.3% of adults in Longmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longmont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population98,958
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,382/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,724
Per Capita$47,338
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
B
Home Value$541,400
Rent$1,755
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$548,639
Housing Units41,429
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent431/100K
Property2,602/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault272/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity18.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,990 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations59
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Longmont was founded in 1871.
The median home in Longmont was built in 1989.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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