Life in Longmont & Boulder County

Founded in 1871 by the Chicago-Colorado Colony, Boulder County’s City of Longmont has always been a community that blends innovation and tradition, while focusing on the quality of everything we do. Just ask any of our 86,194 residents: whether you want to affordably live near Boulder, CO or create your own quality life in the foothills, the City of Longmont is for you.

City of Longmont Balanced Growth
The City of Longmont, in Boulder County, has focused on quality by providing a balanced growth to the city. This balance is reflected in many ways:

Approximately half of local jobs are held by City of Longmont residents. This is the highest percentage in Boulder County.
Reasonable development standards for residential, commerical and industrial uses ensure quality in the places we work and live.
Infrastructure is aggressively planned and implemented to meet the City of Longmont's future needs.
The City of Longmont boasts the most affordable housing in Boulder County, with choices and styles for all income levels.
City of Longmont government provides city services and amenities to all City of Longmont residents.

Live Near Boulder, CO
Want to live near Boulder, CO? The City of Longmont is located approximately fifteen miles from Boulder and only forty miles from Denver and Fort Collins. While providing affordable housing and recreational options, Longmont also appeals to those who want to live near Boulder, CO.

City of Longmont Quality Of Life Benchmarks
Live near Boulder, CO, but reap the benefits that only the City of Longmont can provide. Quality of life is more than a catch-phrase in Longmont. It is quantified by measuring quality of life (QOL) benchmarks ranging from traffic congestion to emergency response times. These benchmarks are reported on a quarterly basis. To view the latest benchmark report, visit the City of Longmont website.