Why Live in Lanyon
Lanyon, a neighborhood in Longmont, features a mix of single-family homes, multi-family options, and condos. The area is characterized by brick ranch-style homes from the 1970s, contemporary single-story houses with colorful exteriors, and Craftsman homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Home sizes range from 900 to 4,200 square feet. Lanyon Park, a local highlight, includes a playground, multi-use fields, a basketball court, and a baseball diamond, while Rough and Ready Park offers a skate park, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, and an off-leash dog area. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from the Ute Creek Golf Course. Main Street provides access to shopping and dining, with options like Westview Plaza, which houses national retailers and eateries such as Five Guys and Chipotle. Local dining includes Everest, a Nepalese restaurant, and Birrieria Dona Maria, a Mexican eatery. The area is walkable and bike-friendly, with dedicated lanes and RTD bus stops. The Ute Highway and US Route 287 offer convenient road access. Schools in the Saint Vrain Valley School District serve the neighborhood, with Alpine Elementary School and Skyline High School both having high ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanyon a good place to live?
Lanyon is a good place to live. Lanyon is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Lanyon has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $81,414 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Lanyon are renters, with 52.5% of residents renting and 47.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lanyon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lanyon neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lanyon?
The median home price in Lanyon is $345,990. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,790 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Lanyon. The average household income in Lanyon is $81K.
What are the best public schools in Lanyon?
The best public schools that serve Lanyon are:
What are the best private schools in Lanyon?
The best private schools that serve Lanyon are:
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Are home prices dropping in Lanyon?
Yes, home prices in Lanyon are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lanyon, CO
On average, homes in Lanyon, Longmont sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lanyon, Longmont over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Median List Price
$345,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
