Longmont

Longmont real estate is one of Colorado's hidden gems. The historic town has been crowned one of the best places to live not once, not twice, but three times by a number of national magazines.

Located 20 minutes northeast from Boulder, Longmont, CO is a community-based town with a suburban feel. Downtown is eclectic, made up of coffee shops, vibrant restaurants, and craft breweries.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Longmont is full of expansive parks with more than 1,500 acres of open area to explore and roam—perfect for recreation. Longmont is a mid-sized city consisting of 22 square miles.  It has a thriving tech scene, and local companies can look forward to hiring top-notch talent from one of the excellent nearby schools, including the University of Colorado at Boulder.

The area has a quirky and unique history. In 1870, a group of pioneers from Chicago decided to start a new town called "Chicago-Colorado Colony.” They sold memberships to this new place and used the money to buy 60,000 acres of carefully selected acres. The following year they had the town fully built and renamed it "Longmont" in honor of the Longs Peak mountains they could see from their land. The original city plan had a small strip of Main Street stores and neighborhoods arranged in a grid—a layout you can still see today. Some quaint and historic houses still remain in the center of the city, but most of the homes in Longmont have been updated to gorgeous colonial-style housing with a polished, modernized appearance.

What to Love

• Vibrant and walkable downtown area
• Leading tech and software hub
• Pioneering craft beer scene 
• Family-friendly outdoor events and activities
• Charming homes for sale

People & Lifestyle

Surrounded by Boulder, and bustling newer suburbs, Longmont is much quieter and more old school residential in nature.  Although the city has begun to grow rapidly in the past few years, the cost of living still remains low while the quality of life stays high.  Longmont is known for its substantial running, cycling, and athletic culture which utilizes the vast trail systems and natural resources. 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Main Street, is located in Downtown Longmont. Browse locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries and cafes at your leisure. Be sure to grab dinner at Jefes Taco & Tequila and experience their unique spicy margarita rim salt. Over at Rosalee’s Pizzeria, enjoy an intimate meal on their beautiful patio. The Roost has pub grub paired with live music and an electric rooftop.

One of the most chatted about locations is Cheese Importers. The Longmont destination and staple is a European marketplace, restaurant, and gift shop all in one. There is a room of cheese to choose from, as well as other goods like oils, spices, meats, and chocolates—perfect for a holiday charcuterie board!

If you’re a beer fan, check out Longmont’s Oskar Blues Brewery. Ever had craft beer in a can? In 2002, Oskar Blues became the first craft brewery to do so. If you can’t decide which unique Longmont brewery to visit, take a ride on the Longmont Brewhop Trolley to try them all!

One of the most chatted about locations is Cheese Importers. The Longmont destination and staple is a European marketplace, restaurant, and gift shop all in one. There is a room of cheese to choose from, as well as other goods like oils, spices, meats, and chocolates—perfect for a holiday charcuterie board!

If you’re a beer fan, check out Longmont’s Oskar Blues Brewery. Ever had craft beer in a can? In 2002, Oskar Blues became the first craft brewery to do so. If you can’t decide which unique Longmont brewery to visit, take a ride on the Longmont Brewhop Trolley to try them all!

Things to Do

For the outdoorsy folk, spend a day at Union Reservoir right in Longmont, which has 736 gorgeous acres of space for paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, fishing, camping, and anything else you can imagine. Dog-lovers: there’s even a swimming area for your pets!

If you’re itching to get out of the city, you can go hiking or biking at Rocky Mountain National Park, which is 40 miles from town. You can also visit the Sunflower Farm for family-friendly nature activities.

Stroll through downtown to check out public art exhibits and Longmont Museum and Cultural Center. The iconic Longmont Farmers Market offers a variety of fun and award-winning growers. As far as seasonal events go, the Historic Home Tour galavants through the interior of decorative homes around the holidays. Don’t miss Boulder County Fair, the annual 10-day event packed with music, rodeo events, and carnival fun.

Schools

Homes in Longmont are zoned to the St. Vrain Valley School District.