Lafayette, CO vs Lakewood, CO
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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 21.6). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $82,786). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Lakewood, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 62.8 (#1823) |
| Population | 30,439 | 155,961 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $565,359 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $82,786 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 21.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+19.5 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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D-
62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
West
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