Longmont, CO vs Watauga, 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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.9). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 133). Longmont leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 98,630 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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