Longmont, CO vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 98,630 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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