At a Glance
Median Income
$85,789
$51,218 per capita
Home Value
$548,200
Zillow: $565,592
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
480/100K
4,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lakewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakewood residents earn a median household income of $85,789 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,218. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood is $548,200 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,592. Median rent is $1,746/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,617/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population156,309
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3,595/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,789
Per Capita$51,218
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
B
Home Value$548,200
Rent$1,746
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$565,592
Housing Units71,683
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent480/100K
Property4,617/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary606/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain25.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,673 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations47
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Lakewood was founded in 1889.
The median home in Lakewood was built in 1976.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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