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Centennial, CO vs Longmont, CO

Centennial, CO vs Longmont, CO: What the data shows

Centennial, CO is in Centennial, CO while Longmont, CO is in Longmont, CO — both in the same state. On home prices, Longmont, CO is the more affordable option at $432,500 median — $138,500 less than Centennial, CO's $571,000. WYLT rates Centennial, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Longmont, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Centennial, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Longmont, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Centennial, CO has Low flood risk and Longmont, CO has Low flood risk.

Longmont, CO is the more walkable neighborhood. Centennial, CO scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Longmont, CO's 25/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Centennial, CO rates 8.7/10 and Longmont, CO rates 8.7/10.

CategoryCentennial, COLongmont, CO
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$571K$433K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$104K

Higher income

$77K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score2/10025/100

More walkable

Transit Score2/10026/100

Better transit

Bike Score2/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute23 min

Shorter commute

51 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.7/108.7/10
Best for
Families with school‑focused prioritiesCommuters to Denver who prefer a suburban feelHigh‑income earners looking for good local amenities
FamiliesCommuters to DenverStudents

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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