Denver, CO vs Lakewood, CO

Denver, CO vs Lakewood, CO: What the data shows

Denver, CO is in Denver, CO while Lakewood, CO is in Lakewood, CO — both in the same state. On home prices, Lakewood, CO is the more affordable option at $478,000 median — $122,000 less than Denver, CO's $600,000. WYLT rates Denver, CO as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lakewood, CO as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Denver, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lakewood, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Denver, CO has Low flood risk and Lakewood, CO has Low flood risk.

Lakewood, CO is the more walkable neighborhood. Denver, CO scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Lakewood, CO's 44/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Lakewood, CO has the higher school rating — Denver, CO rates 8/10 and Lakewood, CO rates 8.1/10.