Moving to Longmont, Colorado: Your 2026 Relocation Guide
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Download the Longmont Relocation Guide (PDF)Longmont at a Glance
Longmont sits along the St. Vrain River in northeastern Boulder County, with a small part of the city in Weld County. Longs Peak, the city's namesake, fills the western skyline. You get a walkable historic Main Street, miles of greenway trail and three city golf courses, with Boulder and Denver close enough to commute.
Your First 90 Days: The Longmont Move Checklist
| When | Task | Where to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Before move-in | Start city utilities: electric, water, sewer, trash, recycling and compost are all on one City of Longmont bill | Online at MyUtilityAccount.LongmontColorado.gov or by phone. Give at least 2 business days' notice. Renters may need to pay a deposit. |
| Before move-in | Start natural gas | Xcel Energy, 1-800-895-4999 |
| Before move-in | Order internet | NextLight, the city's own fiber service, or a private provider |
| First week | Check your trash, recycling and compost day | The city's Collection Schedule page and free app |
| Within 30 days | Transfer your driver license | A Colorado state DMV office (county offices do not issue licenses) |
| Within 90 days | Title and register your vehicles | Boulder County Motor Vehicle, 529 Coffman St., Longmont. Appointments required; open Monday to Thursday, closed Fridays. |
| Before registering | Emissions test, if your vehicle is more than 7 model years old | An Air Care Colorado station |
| Any time | Enroll your kids in school | St. Vrain Valley Schools online New Student Registration (open year-round) |
| Any time | Register to vote at your new address | GoVoteColorado.gov |
Buying in the small Weld County part of Longmont, or just outside city limits? Your vehicle office, sales tax and some utility providers will be different. We'll confirm them for any address you're considering.
Where to Live in Longmont
Longmont has homes at almost every price point. As of October 22, 2026, a typical single-family home on our site was listed between about $450,000 and $900,000.
| If you want... | Look at |
|---|---|
| An entry price or low maintenance | Condos and townhomes such as Fairview, Sunnyvale and the Villas at Ute Creek, often starting in the low $200,000s to $300,000s. See starter homes under $450K. |
| An established family neighborhood | Southmoor Park, Meadowlark, Park Ridge and Longmont Estates, generally from the high $400,000s to the $700,000s |
| Newer construction | Provenance and Mountain Brook, often $800,000 to $900,000 and up. See new construction homes. |
| Walkable, older homes near Main Street | Old Town and West Old Town |
| A community pool or golf course | Prospect New Town, Clover Creek, Spring Valley near Ute Creek and Fox Hill. See pool communities and golf course homes. |
| Mountain views or acreage | West Longmont, Clover Basin and the area around Gaynor Lake. See mountain view homes. |
Prices change daily and are not a guarantee of value. See current listings on our Longmont homes for sale page or the live Longmont market report.
Schools
Longmont is served by St. Vrain Valley Schools. Every elementary school offers free full-day kindergarten, and children must turn 5 by October 1 to start. New families register online any time of year, including summer, then finish enrollment with the school. Have a birth certificate, immunization records and your last school's contact information ready.
Want a school other than your neighborhood one? Apply through open enrollment. Browse homes by high school: Longmont, Skyline, Silver Creek and Niwot.
School assignments depend on the exact address. Confirm with the district's Maps and Boundaries page before you buy.
Getting Around
- By car: US 287 runs north to Loveland, Highway 119 (the Diagonal) runs to Boulder and east to I-25.
- Local buses are free: RTD routes 323, 324, 326 and 327 are fare-free inside the city.
- Regional buses: the BOLT to Boulder, the LD routes to Denver, and FLEX north to Loveland and Fort Collins.
- Coming up: bus rapid transit on Highway 119 between Longmont and Boulder is expected around 2028. There is no commuter rail to Longmont today.
Healthcare
Longmont has two full-service hospitals with emergency departments: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital on East Ken Pratt Boulevard and CommonSpirit Longmont United Hospital on Mountain View Avenue.
What It Costs to Live Here
- Sales tax: 8.865% in the Boulder County part of Longmont (2.9% state, 1.1% RTD and cultural district, 1.335% Boulder County, 3.53% city).
- Utilities: one city bill covers electric, water, sewer, trash and storm drainage. Gas is billed separately by Xcel.
- Property taxes: they depend on the address, school district and any metro district. Many newer neighborhoods have one.
- Insurance and radon: hail drives Colorado home insurance costs, and nearly half of Colorado homes test above the EPA radon action level. Get quotes and test during your inspection period.
Read the full breakdown in The True Cost of Owning a Home in Colorado.
Things to Do Once You're Here
- St. Vrain Greenway: about 8 miles of trail along the river from Golden Ponds to Sandstone Ranch
- Union Reservoir: paddling, fishing and camping on the east side of town
- Golf: city courses at Ute Creek, Twin Peaks and Sunset
- Downtown: Main Street dining and shops, a Saturday farmers market and local breweries including Left Hand and Oskar Blues
For the honest trade-offs, read Pros and Cons of Living in Longmont.
Relocating for Work?
If your employer offers REAL Assistance, you may qualify for free relocation support and member benefits. Either way, we can help you narrow neighborhoods by video call, tour homes live or by video, and connect you with local lenders and inspectors.
Get a Free Relocation Consultation Search Longmont Homes Free Buyer's GuideFrequently Asked Questions About Moving to Longmont
Who provides utilities in Longmont?
Inside city limits, the City of Longmont provides electric, water, sewer, trash, recycling and compost on one bill. Xcel Energy provides natural gas. NextLight is the city's fiber internet service.
Where do I register my car in Longmont?
Boulder County residents register at a Boulder County Motor Vehicle office, including the Longmont office at 529 Coffman St. Appointments are required. You have 90 days after becoming a Colorado resident.
What school district serves Longmont?
St. Vrain Valley Schools. New families can register online any time of year.
Is there a train from Longmont to Denver?
Not today. RTD buses connect Longmont to Boulder and Denver, and local routes inside the city are free to ride.
Updated October 2026. Sources: City of Longmont; Boulder County Motor Vehicle Division; Colorado DMV; St. Vrain Valley Schools; RTD; U.S. Census Bureau. Market figures from MLS listings as of October 22, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice; confirm details with the agency involved.
Header photo: downtown Longmont by David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
