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Lakewood, Colorado

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

156,583
Population
$574,400
Median home value (all homes)
89% above U.S. median
$565,359
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,806/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$89,792
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
49.61%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 129 — 29% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing107% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities8% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colorado Christian University Graduate degrees
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Graduate degrees
Taft University System Graduate degrees
Red Rocks Community College 4-year
Colorado School of Trades 2-year
Colorado Media School Certificates
Colorado School of Healing Arts Certificates
National Personal Training Institute of Colorado Certificates
Paul Mitchell the School-Denver Certificates
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates45.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lakewood Economic Development
county Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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