Question 1

Is Fort Collins, CO or Longmont, CO cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Longmont, CO is cheaper. The median home price in Fort Collins, CO is approximately $494,700 and in Longmont, CO it is approximately $432,500 — a difference of $62,200.

Question 2

Is Fort Collins, CO or Longmont, CO more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Longmont, CO is more walkable. Fort Collins, CO has a Walk Score of 24/100 and Longmont, CO has a Walk Score of 25/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Fort Collins, CO or Longmont, CO?

Accepted Answer

Fort Collins, CO has higher-rated schools. Fort Collins, CO has a school rating of 8.8/10 and Longmont, CO has a rating of 8.7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Fort Collins, CO or Longmont, CO?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Fort Collins, CO	Longmont, CO
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$495K	$433K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$52K	$77K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	24/100	25/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	30/100 ✓ Better transit	26/100
Bike Score	65/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	78 min	51 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.8/10 ✓ Better schools	8.7/10
Best for	young professionalscollege studentsoutdoor enthusiasts	FamiliesCommuters to DenverStudents

Fort Collins, CO vs Longmont, CO

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