Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Longmont

Affordability in Longmont, CO

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Longmont is $1,816 and the median household income is $90,671 annually, with renters making up 38% of households. Affordable and income-based housing can provide meaningful relief for renters whose incomes fall below area median levels.

• Longmont has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 420 units tracked on Lease Lantern.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Longmont Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 469 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Longmont have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Longmont

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Longmont rates 45 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 34 (Some Transit) for transit, and 66 for bikeability. Most errands will require a car, though some bus service is available and the city is reasonably bikeable.

Schools

Longmont is served by 30 public schools across 1 district, including 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Longmont, CO

The median household income in Longmont is $90,671 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent sits at $1,816 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which can make affordability a real challenge for lower-income renters.

The 8 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Longmont offer an important alternative, with rents tied to income limits rather than market rates.

Environmental Exposure

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Longmont have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.