Longmont, CO vs Princeton, 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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 34.1 min). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 98,630 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Longmont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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