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Lakewood, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
156,309
Population
3,595/sq mi density
$85,789
Median Income
$51,218 per capita
$548,200
Home Value
$565,592 Zillow
$1,746
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
480
Violent Crime/100K
4,617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,789 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$548,200 home value, $1,746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$548,200
94% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
50% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
71,683
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$548,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$565,592
Median Sale Price
$557,000
Median List Price
$594,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.1%
Owner-Occupied
41.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent:
$1,746/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,733/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
119
Price Drops
34.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Active Inventory
335
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $548,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,592 |
| Median Sale Price | $557,000 |
| Median List Price | $594,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,746 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,733 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.0% |
| Homes Sold | 119 |
| Active Inventory | 335 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 71,683 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |