Lakewood, CO vs Paramount, CA
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.
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 43). Paramount leads in crime level (15.0 vs 21.6). Lakewood leads in median household income ($82,786 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 155,961 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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