Longmont, CO vs Orange, TX
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
Orange
77.4
#249 nationally
Longmont leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $58,756). Orange leads in cost of living index (88 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Orange, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 77.4 (#249) |
| Population | 98,630 | 19,108 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $184,568 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $58,756 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+66.7 |
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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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C+
77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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