Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Lakewood city, Colorado?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Lakewood city, Colorado is $1,806/month (±$26), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $574,400 (±$8,588), and the median household income is $89,792/year. The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Colorado was 3.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Lakewood city, Colorado
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,806 |
| Median Home Value | $574,400 |
| Median Household Income | $89,792 |
| Total Housing Units | 69,799 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 29,247 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 42% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 7,483 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.2% |
How does Lakewood city, Colorado compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Colorado.
Higher rent than 71% of cities in Colorado · 93th of 312
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bow Mar town | $3,501 |
| 1 | Altona CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Sterling Ranch CDP | $3,501 |
| … 89 more … | ||
| 93 | Lakewood city(you are here) | $1,806 |
| … 216 more … | ||
| 310 | Vilas town | $464 |
| 311 | Towaoc CDP | $424 |
| 312 | Holly town | $330 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lakewood city, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Lakewood city, Colorado is $1,806/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakewood city, Colorado?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakewood city, Colorado is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Lakewood city, Colorado?
The median home value in Lakewood city, Colorado is $574,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Lakewood city are rent-burdened?
In Lakewood city, Colorado, 7,483 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Lakewood city, Colorado?
The median household income in Lakewood city, Colorado is $89,792/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,806 has a margin of error of ±$26. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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