Lakewood, Colorado is located just minutes from Denver on the western edge of the metro area against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This Denver suburb has received such honors as the National Civic League's "Diversity Award" and the highly coveted 2011 All-America City Award. Offering a wide range of living accommodations, you can find every kind of housing option available in the city including townhomes, condos, patio homes, single family homes, golf communities, and newly constructed homes. The population of Lakewood is approximately 146,140 people, spread out over 44 square miles.
Lakewood is home to many talented individuals and artists. Several cultural organizations in the area help to engage this dynamic community in an effort to further interests in the arts and culture of the city. Lakewood's Heritage Center showcases the history of Lakewood and is located in Belmar Park. The museum has about 10 historic structures and 30,000 artifacts. Lakewood's Cultural Center and Washington Heights' Arts Center also offer many things to see and do as well. For the recreational outdoors-men and women, Bear Creek Lake Park is a fantastic choice for hiking, biking, camping and fishing. Furthermore the City of Lakewood is also home to two championship golf courses, Fox Hollow and Homestead.
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More Information about Lakewood
At an elevation of
5,586 feet sits the city of Lakewood, Colorado. The approximate population of Lakewood is
142,980 residents. There are currently
303 properties for sale in Lakewood, CO.
Lakewood residents have a median household income of
$58,134; compared to the surrounding county’s median household income of
$69,446, and the national median household income of
$50,935.
The median age for residents of Lakewood is 39.1 years.
Lakewood is
less family-centric than the surrounding county. In Lakewood, 26.09% of households contain married families with children; compared to 30.79% in the surrounding county.
Lakewood has
more
single residents than the national average, with 13.27% compared to the national average of communities with 12.73% of single residents.
Lakewood Weather
The average high temperature in July for Lakewood is 86 degrees. The average low temperature for Lakewood in January is 17.9 degrees. Lakewood sees an average rainfall of approximately 16.4 inches per year, and a snow accumulation of 54.2 inches per year. There are an average of 247 days of sunlight each year in Lakewood; compared to an average of 253 days across the state, and 205 days across the nation.
RE/MAX Alliance Colorado offices in or near Lakewood
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Denver Central
1873 S Bellaire St. #700
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-7474 Realtors & Staff
Golden
1019 8th St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-277-1322 Realtors & Staff