Lakewood, CO

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 41
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 52
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Schools 23
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Residents

155k Population +13k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
41% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$365k Median Home Value +$128k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$495 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 12
Feb 33 1 13
Mar 39 2 22
Apr 46 2 21
May 55 2 6
Jun 64 2 1
Jul 71 2 0
Aug 69 2 0
Sep 61 1 3
Oct 49 1 9
Nov 38 1 16
Dec 30 1 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Inland Flooding30
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, CO

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Zion Lutheran School
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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, CO

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, CO

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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, CO

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