Lakewood, CO
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability53
Walkability41
Commute43
Public Transit56
Affordability46
Public Safety65
Airports68
Hospitals83
Colleges52
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Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
155kPopulation+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
$67kMedian 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
$365kMedian Home Value+$128k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Augustine Classical Academy
1 miles, NE
Concordia Lutheran Preschool
2 miles, W
Zion Lutheran School
3 miles, SE
St Bernadette Catholic School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, CO
Colorado Christian University
2 miles, NE
Taft University System
3 miles, SE
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
4 miles, NE
Colorado School of Mines
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, CO
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
1 miles, N
Lutheran Medical Center
5 miles, N
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft Logan
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, CO
Denver International Airport
26 miles, NE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
66 miles, S
Eagle County Regional Airport
96 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
99 miles, W