Longmont, CO vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 12.9). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 25.4 min). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $77,568).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 98,630 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.8 |
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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
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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