Lakewood, Colorado

Mid-size Colorado city with community character

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62.8

D-

out of 100

Overview

Lakewood is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 156K, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $565,359. Median household income is $82,786.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 156K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $565,359 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $82,786 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

155,961

Source: Census ACS

$565,359

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$82,786

Source: Census ACS

27 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

135 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jefferson County (county-level results)

58%
39%
Democrat 210,875
Republican 140,505
Leans D+19.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 36.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 51.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62.8

Location

Lakewood, CO (39.7086, -105.0847)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.