Longmont, CO vs Northampton, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 25.4 min). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 39). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $80,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 98,630 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+41.9 |
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65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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