Longmont

Longmont, Colorado is a vibrant and welcoming Front Range city that beautifully blends historic charm, modern innovation, and outdoor lifestyle. Founded in 1871 by settlers from the Chicago-Colorado Colony, Longmont began as an agricultural community and has grown into a thriving city of nearly 100,000 residents with a diversified economy, strong schools, and an inviting community spirit. Nestled between Boulder and Loveland, Longmont offers residents the best of Colorado living—from its bustling historic downtown full of restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and cultural venues like the Dickens Opera House, to innovative new neighborhoods like Prospect New Town that focus on community and walkability. The city’s outdoor opportunities are exceptional, with hundreds of miles of trails, expansive parks, St. Vrain Creek running through town, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains for hiking, biking, fishing, and more. Longmont’s community amenities stand out too: NextLight—the city’s municipally owned fiber network—is consistently ranked among the fastest in the nation; local schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District are recognized for academic strength; and residents enjoy a lively arts scene, Saturday markets, and year-round events that strengthen community connections. Known for its friendly neighborhoods, entrepreneurial energy, and balanced lifestyle, Longmont is consistently recognized as one of Colorado’s best places to live—offering opportunity, natural beauty, and community pride for all who call it home.