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Population:143,081
Pop. Change:-1%
State: Colorado
Metro Area: Denver-Aurora Metro Area
County: Jefferson County
City:Lakewood
Zip Code:80227, 80228, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Lakewood, Colorado

As of 2011, Lakewood's population is 143,081 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.67 percent.

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The median home cost in Lakewood is $224,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.63 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lakewood's cost of living is 11.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Lakewood public schools spend $5,080 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16 students per teacher in Lakewood.

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The unemployment rate in Lakewood is 9.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lakewood jobs have Decreased by 0.80 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lakewood's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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