Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Longmont, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,665
Population
98,911
Renter Mix
39% Rent
When you’re in Longmont, you belong
Mountain Views
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Tech-Savvy
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Artistic
Against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Longmont combines small-town atmosphere with contemporary living. Home to approximately 99,000 residents, the city offers diverse housing options from historic downtown properties to newer residential developments. The rental market reflects moderate rates, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,620 and two-bedroom units at $1,924. Rental prices have shown minimal fluctuations over the past year in the Front Range region.
Downtown Longmont serves as the city's cultural heart, anchored by established breweries including Left Hand Brewing Company and Oskar Blues Brewery. The St. Vrain Creek winds through town, complemented by an extensive network of paths and green spaces including Thompson Park and Rogers Grove Nature Area. The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center hosts rotating exhibits and performances, while the seasonal Farmers Market runs from April through November. Since its establishment in 1871, Longmont has maintained its historic architecture while advancing technologically, exemplified by NextLight, the city's fiber-optic network. Located between Boulder and Denver, Longmont maintains its independence while offering convenient access to both cities.
Explore the City
Contemporary multi-story townhouses dot Business District's residential streets.
Rows of craftsman-influenced contemporary homes are popular in Clark Centennial.
A row of bungalows sit among trees in the quiet neighborhood of Sunset.
Schlagel offers homes with colorful facades, neat lawns, and cozy front porches.
A few homes in Business District have Victorian features.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,643
Average: $108,031
Education
35,607
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
55,260
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Longmont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Longmont, CO is $1,363 for a studio, $1,665 for one bedroom, $1,996 for two bedrooms, and $2,286 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Longmont has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,665/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$3,095/month
2,026 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,729/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,591/month
1,724 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Longmont, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
338 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
553 Students
Blue Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
Longmont Estates Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
Public
Grades K-12
879 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
637 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
621 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,208 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,262 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,119 Students
Public
Grades K-12
879 Students
St. Vrain Global Online Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
69 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Vrain State Park
- White Rocks Trailhead
- North Teller Farm
- Eagle Trailhead
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.