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Lakewood, CO
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Population: 155,608
Home Price: $428,800
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Overview
Lakewood is a midsize city in the state of Colorado with a population of 155,608. Lakewood has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lakewood, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,755
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$75,343
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Median Age
38.4
42.3
42.3
Gender
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Male
49.7%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
White
82.2%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
3.8%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
3.4%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.0%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$428,800
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,400
$1,036
$801
Family Households
40.8%
40.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.9%
28.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.1%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
41.9%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.8%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.6%
21.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.8%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.8%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
28.0%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
33.2%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.1%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
57.8
38.0
Robbery
NA
22.0
40.7
Assault
NA
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Lakewood
Colorado
United States
Burglary
NA
403.0
336.1
Theft
NA
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
472.8
167.1
Arson
NA
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lakewood, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
beer
specialty coffee
whole foods
food truck
quality products
craft beer
spicy food
cheap beer
mexican food
plant based
sweet treats
ice cream
restaurant
wine
rolled ice cream
chicken wings
drinks
snacking
pizza
country music
video games
rap music
fitness
rockies avalanche
hockey
hockey player
football
pro wrestling
baseball
fantasy football
wrestling
mma
basketball
athletics
gaming
awardwinning freelance
nfl
pop culture
parenting
digital art
pixel art
visual art
art museum
concept art
contemporary art
home decor
art historian
digital artist
commissions open
nft
nature
gallery
fashion
greeting cards
canvas
marketing materials
#sbs winner
mixed media
theatre
video games
card collector
single dad
fitness
twitter lurker
books
fighting games
console gamer
scifi
pc gamer
beer bourbon
anime
hot rods
collector
nerdy stuff
comics
starwars
gaming
pokemon
youtuber
sports
radio personality
producer
local news
tv
executive producer
pro wrestling
comedy
marketing
outdoor
fashion
films
production company
theatre
communications
awardwinning
gaming
award winning
awardwinning freelance
creative
colorado parks
sports
mountain
space
nature
winter
wildlife
summer
ski
mountains
pet friendly
fly fishing
photography
fishing
pickleball
skiing
facility
fishing hunting
cycling
gardens
new arrivals
amazon
gift card
gift cards
home decor
free shipping
whole foods
retail
food truck
pro shop
quality products
decor
restaurant
gas station
online marketplace
repair shop
cocktail bar
dining fashion
shopping spree
deals
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