Question 1

Is Lakewood, CO or Littleton, CO cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, CO is cheaper. The median home price in Lakewood, CO is approximately $478,000 and in Littleton, CO it is approximately $549,300 — a difference of $71,300.

Question 2

Is Lakewood, CO or Littleton, CO more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, CO is more walkable. Lakewood, CO has a Walk Score of 44/100 and Littleton, CO has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lakewood, CO or Littleton, CO?

Accepted Answer

Littleton, CO has higher-rated schools. Lakewood, CO has a school rating of 8.1/10 and Littleton, CO has a rating of 8.5/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Lakewood, CO or Littleton, CO?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lakewood, CO	Littleton, CO
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$478K ✓ Lower price	$549K
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$76K	$83K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	44/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	26/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	51/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	13 min ✓ Shorter commute	21 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.1/10	8.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsSuburban commutersHomeowners looking for school access	Families seeking quality schoolsCommuters to DenverPeople who prefer suburban quiet over urban buzz

Lakewood, CO vs Littleton, CO

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