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Fort Collins vs Longmont · 2026
Living in Fort Collins vs Longmont, CO: Home Prices Compared
Longmont homes sold for a median $5,000 less than Fort Collins over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Fort Collins or Longmont?
Longmont. Over the last 12 months the median Fort Collins home sold for $565,000 and the median Longmont home for $560,000, a $5,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $285 in Fort Collins and $291 in Longmont.
Fort Collins and Longmont Side by Side
| Fort Collins | Longmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $565,000 | $560,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 2,417 | 1,391 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $285 | $291 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| Sales that closed below list | 50% | 55% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 682 | 432 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 77 | 81 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 104 | 65 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 8 | 6 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 201 | 91 |
| County | Larimer | Boulder and Weld |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Fort Collins) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Longmont); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
The Price Gap Between Fort Collins and Longmont Changes With Home Size
| Home size | Fort Collins median | Longmont median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $435,000 | $445,000 | $10,000 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $365,000 | $424,900 | $59,900 |
| All homes | $565,000 | $560,000 | $5,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $920,000 | $910,000 | $10,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Fort Collins
672 Properties Found
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$259,000
Active
2
Beds
1
Baths
824
Sqft
0.13
Acres
2960 W Stuart St #201, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1068265
$950,000
Active
3
Beds
3
Baths
2729
Sqft
0.61
Acres
1505 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
MLS#: IR1068191
$359,900
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1468
Sqft
0.3
Acres
5044 Cinquefoil Ln #G, Fort Collins, CO 80528
MLS#: IR1068140
Open: Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$499,000
Active
5
Beds
3
Baths
2351
Sqft
0.15
Acres
2124 Ayrshire Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1068133
$1,696,000
Active
4
Beds
5
Baths
5362
Sqft
0.38
Acres
3665 Harbor Way, Fort Collins, CO 80524
MLS#: IR1068124
$1,000,000
Active
5
Beds
4
Baths
3145
Sqft
0.24
Acres
4902 Corsica Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1068102
$350,000
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1143
Sqft
--
Acres
2214 Owens Ave #102, Fort Collins, CO 80528
MLS#: 7568397
$625,000
Active
4
Beds
3
Baths
2792
Sqft
0.41
Acres
5233 Rim Rock Ln, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1068009
$1,649,900
Active
3
Beds
4
Baths
5381
Sqft
3.15
Acres
4025 Spruce Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1067939
$345,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1193
Sqft
0.05
Acres
2905 Ross Dr #M- 24, Fort Collins, CO 80526
MLS#: IR1067935
$425,000
Active
3
Beds
3
Baths
1508
Sqft
0.04
Acres
3312 Green Lake Dr #2, Fort Collins, CO 80524
MLS#: IR1067934
$465,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1338
Sqft
0.15
Acres
2521 Thoreau Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
MLS#: IR1067927
Newest Listings in Fort Collins Market Stats
672
Homes Listed
78
Avg. Days on Site
$316
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$651,689
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Longmont
419 Properties Found
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$4,190,000
Active
3
Beds
3
Baths
4218
Sqft
9.86
Acres
5575 Saint Vrain Rd, Longmont, CO 80503
MLS#: IR1060593
Open: Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
$6,500,000
Active
3
Beds
3
Baths
1798
Sqft
15.73
Acres
9816 County Road 7, Longmont, CO 80504
MLS#: IR1060404
Open: Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$10,000,000
Active
5
Beds
6
Baths
7649
Sqft
20.28
Acres
11229 N 75th St, Longmont, CO 80503
MLS#: IR1059268
Open: Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Newest Listings in Longmont Market Stats
419
Homes Listed
88
Avg. Days on Site
$361
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$993,365
Med. List Price
Fort Collins Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Fort Collins have been on the market an average of 77 days, against 81 in Longmont. Over 12 months, 50% of Fort Collins sales and 55% of Longmont 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 Fort Collins and Longmont
- Fort Collins: 104 ranch-style houses, 336 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 8 homes in 55+ communities and 201 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Fort Collins · Fort Collins ranch homes · Fort Collins 55+ homes
- 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 Fort Collins or Longmont Based on These Points
- Choose Longmont if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $5,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $291 against $285.
- Choose Fort Collins if you want the most homes to pick from: 682 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Fort Collins. Current listings there average 77 days on the market, against 81 in Longmont.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Fort Collins: a median 100.0% of list over 12 months.
Fort Collins vs Longmont: questions
Is Longmont cheaper than Fort Collins?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Longmont was $560,000, against $565,000 in Fort Collins.
Which has more homes for sale, Fort Collins or Longmont?
Fort Collins, with 682 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Longmont had 432.
Do homes sell faster in Fort Collins or Longmont?
Current listings in Fort Collins average 77 days on the market, against 81 in Longmont. In the last 12 months 50% of Fort Collins sales and 55% of Longmont sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Fort Collins and Longmont?
On Oct 31, 2026, 8 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Fort Collins and 6 in Longmont.
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The Kenna Group is a real estate group with Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC (Keller Williams DTC), 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80111, formerly known as Kenna Real Estate Group. Prices and counts come from the MLS for the dates shown and change daily. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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