Question 1

Is Fort Collins, CO or Lakewood, CO cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, CO is cheaper. The median home price in Fort Collins, CO is approximately $494,700 and in Lakewood, CO it is approximately $478,000 — a difference of $16,700.

Question 2

Is Fort Collins, CO or Lakewood, CO more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, CO is more walkable. Fort Collins, CO has a Walk Score of 24/100 and Lakewood, CO has a Walk Score of 44/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Fort Collins, CO or Lakewood, CO?

Accepted Answer

Fort Collins, CO has higher-rated schools. Fort Collins, CO has a school rating of 8.8/10 and Lakewood, CO has a rating of 8.1/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Fort Collins, CO or Lakewood, CO?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Fort Collins, CO	Lakewood, CO
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$495K	$478K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$52K	$76K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	24/100	44/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	30/100 ✓ Better transit	26/100
Bike Score	65/100 ✓ More bikeable	51/100
Commute	78 min	13 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.8/10 ✓ Better schools	8.1/10
Best for	young professionalscollege studentsoutdoor enthusiasts	Families with kidsSuburban commutersHomeowners looking for school access

Fort Collins, CO vs Lakewood, CO

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