Here's what it costs to live in Lakewood, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, while the typical home is valued around $574,400. Households earn a median of $89,792 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 27. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$89,792
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,806
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$574,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
156,583
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,727
Per month
Avg Home Value
$540,318
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80123 | — | $1,836 | $517,500 |
| ZIP 80127 | — | $1,956 | $610,600 |
| ZIP 80214 | — | $1,412 | $472,700 |
| ZIP 80215 | — | $1,666 | $585,000 |
| ZIP 80226 | — | $1,625 | $478,000 |
| ZIP 80227 | — | $1,697 | $480,000 |
| ZIP 80228 | — | $1,759 | $574,900 |
| ZIP 80232 | — | $1,656 | $449,600 |
| ZIP 80235 | — | $1,655 | $509,800 |
| ZIP 80401 | — | $1,751 | $691,000 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.5%
The cost of living index for Lakewood is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Lakewood is $1,806 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Lakewood is $89,792 per year.
The median home value in Lakewood is $574,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Lakewood has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
