An economically thriving city in Northern Colorado
Situated in Colorado’s St. Vrain Valley, Longmont is an energetic and artistic city about 16 miles northeast of Boulder and 36 miles north of Denver. Colorado’s Rocky Mountain backdrop provides panoramic views to Downtown. “For a city of around 102,000 people, we have a pretty tight-knit community with lots of small-town charm and an authentic, historic downtown core,” says Colin Argys, the marketing and events coordinator for the Longmont Downtown Development Authority.
Founded in 1870 as the first planned community in Boulder County, Longmont’s gridded city streets are a testament to its historic preservation. Over the years, the city has risen as an agricultural industry giant, and lately, a conglomerate for high-tech companies. Longmont has the highest concentration of software-related jobs in the nation, including companies such as IBM, StorageTek and GE Energy.
Longmont has lots of small-town charm and an authentic, historic downtown core.
Longmont pays homage to it's history with several sculptures.
Longmont’s gridded city streets are a testament to its historic preservation.
The water tower overlooking Sunset Park and Sunset Golf Course is an iconic symbol in town.
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Extensive housing options with lower prices
Longmont is comprised of 23 neighborhoods, most of which are residential subdivisions. Housing options on the west side have a higher price than east side neighborhoods. The average sales price for a home in Longmont was roughly $684,000 in 2024. Single-family homes were listed at $620,000, which is lower than the Boulder County median price of $870,000. Townhouses and condos were priced around $475,000.
Newer builds are available in East Side of Longmont.
Newly constructed townhomes are being built in the West Saint Vrain community.
Upper Clover Basin has a multitude of home styles.
Cottage-style bungalows in Business District cost between 495 thousand to 875 thousand dollars.
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Park facilities and natural areas in Longmont
Longmont is in a prime location in the Rocky Mountain foothills for outdoor enthusiasts. “The city is known for its views of Long’s Peak – its namesake mountain. The community is ideal for the outdoor recreation adventurer,” says Sarah Leonard, CEO of Visit Longmont. There are over 1,500 acres of parks and natural areas in and around the city, along with 93 miles of paved and unpaved trails. The St. Vrain Greenway is a trail that winds directly through the city, connecting green spaces. Longmont is also dotted with lakes and reservoirs, like Union Reservoir, McIntosh Lake and the Golden Pond Lakes.
Additionally, the city maintains over 450 acres of public parks, including two dog parks, three community gardens, three disc golf courses, five skate parks and several golf courses. Roosevelt Park has a recreation center with indoor facilities, plus an outdoor swimming pool that doubles up as an ice-skating rink in the winter. Longmont’s Youth Center is located in Clark Centennial Park.
Lone Mountain can be seen from anywhere on McIntosh Lake.
There's boat launch available so you can set sail at Union Reservoir.
West Saint Vrain offers an epic view of a natural flowing waterfall.
West Saint Vrain has plenty of wildlife areas to check out.
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Shops and restaurants Downtown and on Hover
Downtown Longmont’s Main Street is one of the city’s primary shopping and dining districts, with various boutiques, coffee shops, bakeries antique shops and craft breweries. “Our walkable downtown is a wonderful mix of historic charm with modern urban grit,” Argys says. “It has the highest concentration of locally owned small businesses in the area without many chains.” Many of these restaurants use locally sourced products and ingredients. Longmont has many bars and pubs but is also home to two of Colorado’s largest craft brewers, Oskar Blues Brewery and Left Hand Brewing Company.
Another retail mecca in the city is Village at the Peaks, an open-air shopping center with national retailers on South Hover Road. As Longmont’s newest lifestyle destination, the mall serves as both a shopping and entertainment hub, with dozens of name-brand and national retailers.
Pike residents often go and enjoy the many restaurants and retail shops on Main street.
Teocalli Cocina is a popular Mexican restaurant with large outdoor patio and incredible food.
The Village offers endless retail and dining options for Schlagel residents.
Make sure you pick up a souvenir when visiting downtown at Snarkington’s Gifts.
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Downtown’s artistic community and celebratory events
As a Certified Colorado Creative District, Downtown Longmont has a trendy lineup of galleries, theaters and music venues. The Longmont Theater & Trojan Movie House regularly showcases live performances from the city’s symphony, orchestra, ballet group and various theater groups. Additionally, Longmont has an Art in the Public Places program with over 75 pieces, such as sculptures and painted gearboxes, scattered along downtown. Longmont Arts Week, which has six stages for live music and performances, culminates with ArtWalk on Main, an annual event where Main Street closes as hundreds of local artists showcase their works. Other popular city events include the Winter Walkabout Music Showcase and the Longmont Lights Festival and Parade. “There are tons of public art pieces and murals within the downtown district,” Argys says. “The Longmont community loves to come together. We see friends and neighbors meeting and catching up at downtown events all the time,”
Downtown Longmont has some fun, artistic character to it.
Colorful exposition at the Longmont Museum Day of the Dead.
The Longmont Theater Company in Business District explores performance art through plays.
Longmont has a number of art galleries, such as Tumbleweed Art Collective.
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St. Vrain Valley public schools and community college
The St. Vrain Valley School District is Longmont’s primary public school system, serving over 33,000 students across 37 elementary schools, 20 middle schools and 13 high schools. Of these, there are three alternative and six charter schools. The district earns an A-minus rating from Niche, which also ranks it as the No. 4 best school district in the Denver area. The district takes pride in also having Colorado’s first Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Program. Additionally, Front Range Community College has a Longmont campus that enrolls over 11,950 students. Local high schoolers can also take classes at Front Range for early college credit.
Students are the highest priority at Fall River Elementary School.
Longmont High School has great academic and athletic opportunities for students.
Educational opportunities abound at Longmont High School.
Engage in diverse academic programs and extracurriculars at Westview Middle School.
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Navigating in and around Longmont
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides bus services throughout the city. There’s also the FLEX regional bus service that connects Longmont to Fort Collins, Berthoud and Loveland. Longmont is considered a Silver-Level, bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists because of its expansive infrastructure of bike lanes, routes and rental stations. Drivers can access U.S. Route 287 traveling north to south or hop on state highways 66 and 119 going east to west. The Vance Brand Municipal Airport is the closest location for general aviation services. The Denver International Airport is around 40 miles away for commercial flights.
RTD buses run along Alpine and Lashley Streets, helping you get around town in Clark Centennial.
East Side's public transportation is a reliable way to get around the neighborhood.
West Saint Vrain is a very walkable and bike-able community.
Highway 287 runs straight through downtown Longmont.
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Moderate weather conditions and consistent crime
Longmont experiences over 300 days of sunshine a year. Despite its high altitude and semi-arid climate, the city does see all four seasons. Due to the natural landscape, areas across the city may be at a potential risk of wildfires. The City of Longmont’s Fire Services Division has a Wildland Response Team for this reason. In the winter, Longmont sees an annual snowfall of roughly 61 inches.
Reports of crime in Longmont are consistent, with a slight increase over the years. According to the Longmont Police Department’s annual reports, the total number of incidents reported in 2023 sat around 3,200. In a three-year comparison report, crime has increased by 3.7% since 2020. Longmont’s crime rates are on par with the national averages.
Winters in Longmont can be cold, with temperatures often dipping below freezing.
Lower Clover Basin has a rural community feeling within easy reach of suburban amenities.
Several areas in Longmont may be at a potential risk of wildfires.
Crime in Longmont is on par with the nationwide average.
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