At a Glance
Median Income
$85,789
$51,218 per capita
Home Value
$548,200
Zillow: $556,597
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
797/100K
5,167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
10.9% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 4.5% (25% above 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 $556,597. 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 797 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,167/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population156,309
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3,595/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,789
Per Capita$51,218
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
B
Home Value$548,200
Rent$1,746
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$556,597
Housing Units71,683
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent797/100K
Property5,167/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault592/100K
Burglary598/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI50 (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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.