Published 07/16/2026
Overview
- After a slow start to 2026, the market for single-family homes in Longmont rebounded and moved at a steady pace through June.
- Inventory continued to climb, with the number of single-family homes for sale Longmont at 11-year highs.
- Buyers remained active and homes typically found a buyer after around 40 days from March through June.
- The takeaway is that balanced conditions prevailed in Longmont, neither buyers nor sellers consistently had more leverage than the other party.
- Looking ahead, pending sales increased 5% between the end of June and the end of May, suggesting that buyer demand remains strong headed into the month of July.
I prepare these updates with a focus on the perspective that matters for someone planning to make a move in 3 – 6 months. My objective is to give you a sense of market trends in Longmont. The focus here is on the pace of the market and how buyers and sellers are reaching agreement on prices broadly.
However, if we’ve worked together, you know that the market valuation for each home reflects details that are not captured by market averages. In a recent article, I told the story of one local home that illustrates how timing, preparation, and marketing can shift the market value of home significantly. As always, feel free to reach out if you have questions about a specific property.
How fast are homes selling in Longmont?
In June, the typical single-family home was on the market for 42 days, about half a week longer than we typically see for the month. The median number of days on market typically increases from July through the end of the year, so I expect that homes will take longer to sell in the months ahead.
Is Longmont a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market?
Longmont’s single-family home market is pretty balanced. From April through June in Longmont, the median sale price of single-family homes, was 1% less than the list price. For comparison, buyers in unincorporated Boulder County and in the City of Boulder are securing (relatively) larger price reductions of 2.3% on average. This makes sense for a few reasons. Home values in Boulder and unincorporated Boulder County rose a bit more than home values in Longmont did from 2020 to 2022, when limited inventory and very low interest rates fed a strong seller’s market across the Denver Metro region. Today, single-family homes in Longmont are generally more affordable so the pool of buyers who can afford a home here is larger than in more expensive markets.
How many homes are for sale in Longmont?
At the end of June, 300 single-family homes were listed for sale in Longmont. That continues the trend of record inventory set so far in 2026.
What’s the outlook for Longmont’s housing market?
We’ll have to see what happens with mortgage rates in the coming months. That seems to be the biggest uncertainty for the overall market in Longmont. A quick increase in mortgage rates can cause buyers to get very patient or decide not to buy at all.
For now though, the data point to a stable market going forward. Pending sales of single-family homes in Longmont at the end of June were up 5 % from May and up 13% from one year ago. That’s a sign that buyers remain active. Active buyers and 300 homes for sale at the end of June is a recipe for continued balanced market conditions.
The data in this article are based on information from IRES, LLC for the period 01/2016 through 06/2026.
Libby Earthman is a licensed real estate agent and Realtor, based in Longmont, Colorado. She was previously Executive Director at Putah Creek Council and West Coast Director of Development at Trout Unlimited. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Inclusive Acres – Boulder County.
