Question 1

Is Longmont, CO or Thornton, CO cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Thornton, CO is cheaper. The median home price in Longmont, CO is approximately $432,500 and in Thornton, CO it is approximately $349,600 — a difference of $82,900.

Question 2

Is Longmont, CO or Thornton, CO more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Longmont, CO is more walkable. Longmont, CO has a Walk Score of 25/100 and Thornton, CO has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Longmont, CO or Thornton, CO?

Accepted Answer

Longmont, CO has higher-rated schools. Longmont, CO has a school rating of 8.7/10 and Thornton, CO has a rating of 8.2/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Longmont, CO or Thornton, CO?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Longmont, CO	Thornton, CO
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$433K	$350K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$77K ✓ Higher income	$74K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	25/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	26/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	25/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	51 min	26 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.7/10 ✓ Better schools	8.2/10
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to DenverStudents	Families with childrenDenver commutersFirst‑time home buyers

Longmont, CO vs Thornton, CO

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