Boulder vs Longmont · 2026
Living in Boulder vs Longmont, CO: Home Prices Compared
Longmont homes sold for a median $411,500 less than Boulder over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Boulder or Longmont?
Longmont. Over the last 12 months the median Boulder home sold for $971,500 and the median Longmont home for $560,000, a $411,500 difference. Price per square foot ran $519 in Boulder and $291 in Longmont.
Boulder and Longmont Side by Side
| Boulder | Longmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $971,500 | $560,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 1,374 | 1,391 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $519 | $291 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 97.9% | 99.3% |
| Sales that closed below list | 68% | 55% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 617 | 432 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 91 | 81 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 33 | 65 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 1 | 6 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 279 | 91 |
| County | Boulder | Boulder and Weld |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Boulder) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Longmont); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
Longmont Homes Cost Less at Every Size
| Home size | Boulder median | Longmont median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $585,240 | $445,000 | $140,240 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $445,000 | $424,900 | $20,100 |
| All homes | $971,500 | $560,000 | $411,500 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $2,092,000 | $910,000 | $1,182,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Boulder
566 Properties Found
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$3,775,000
Active
6
Beds
6
Baths
4429
Sqft
0.16
Acres
1365 Georgetown Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
MLS#: IR1061804
$150,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
960
Sqft
0.02
Acres
1720 S Marshall Rd Lot 11, Boulder, CO 80305
MLS#: 9215321
Open: Tue 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open: Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$625,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1238
Sqft
2
Acres
279 Switzerland Park Rd, Boulder, CO 80302
MLS#: IR1061117
Open: Sat 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Newest Listings in Boulder Market Stats
566
Homes Listed
96
Avg. Days on Site
$601
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,639,065
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Longmont
422 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Longmont Market Stats
422
Homes Listed
87
Avg. Days on Site
$361
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$992,952
Med. List Price
Longmont Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Longmont have been on the market an average of 81 days, against 91 in Boulder. Over 12 months, 55% of Longmont sales and 68% of Boulder sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.
Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Boulder and Longmont
- Boulder: 33 ranch-style houses, 336 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 1 home in 55+ communities and 279 townhomes and condos for sale.
- Longmont: 65 ranch-style houses, 202 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 6 homes in 55+ communities and 91 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Longmont · Longmont ranch homes · Longmont 55+ homes
Choose Boulder or Longmont Based on These Points
- Choose Longmont if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $411,500 lower, and the median price per square foot was $291 against $519.
- Choose Boulder if you want the most homes to pick from: 617 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Longmont. Current listings there average 81 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Longmont: a median 99.3% of list over 12 months.
Boulder vs Longmont: questions
Is Longmont cheaper than Boulder?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Longmont was $560,000, against $971,500 in Boulder.
Which has more homes for sale, Boulder or Longmont?
Boulder, with 617 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Longmont had 432.
Do homes sell faster in Boulder or Longmont?
Current listings in Longmont average 81 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder. In the last 12 months 55% of Longmont sales and 68% of Boulder sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Boulder and Longmont?
On Oct 31, 2026, 1 home in 55+ communities was for sale in Boulder and 6 in Longmont.
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