Lakewood

Belmar's walkable downtown, Bear Creek Lake Park, and a straight shot to Red Rocks. Lakewood gives you real Denver access without leaving Jeffco schools.

Overview for Lakewood, CO

156,309 people live in Lakewood, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $51,218. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

156,309

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,218

Average individual Income

Lakewood is one of the biggest cities in the entire metro, and it earns that size honestly. Belmar's walkable shopping and dining district on one end, Green Mountain's trailheads on the other, and enough neighborhoods in between that there is a genuinely different Lakewood for almost every kind of buyer.

It borders Denver directly on the east side, so the commute downtown is short, and it borders the foothills on the west, so Red Rocks and Golden are both close too. Not many towns on this list split the difference between city and mountains as well as Lakewood does.

Lakewood At A Glance

Where it is: West Denver metro, bordering Denver directly, Jefferson County
Commute cheat sheet: Downtown Denver about 15 to 20 minutes, Golden about 10 to 15 minutes, Red Rocks Amphitheatre about 20 minutes
Getting around: 6th Ave Freeway, Colfax Ave, Wadsworth Blvd, RTD W Line light rail
The vibe: Big, varied, split between an urban core and foothill adjacent trail access

Which Part of Lakewood Fits You

Area	Vibe	Housing	Why People Pick It
Belmar	Walkable mixed-use, urban	Condos, townhomes, and infill	Dense, walkable dining and shopping right outside your door
Green Mountain	Foothills adjacent, trail heavy	Split level and ranch homes	Direct access to Bear Creek Lake Park and Green Mountain trails
Solterra	Newer construction, HOA	New build single family, southwest Lakewood	Modern homes, mountain views, higher price point
Applewood	Established, tree lined	Mid-century single family on larger lots	Classic Lakewood feel, mature neighborhoods

Life Outside the House

Trails and parks: Bear Creek Lake Park with a marina, trails, and camping, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain, an extensive Jeffco Open Space trail network
Rec and family: Belmar's shopping, dining, and events district, plus Colorado Mills outlet mall
Food and drink: Belmar's restaurant row, plus a growing scene along Colfax Ave

How Far Is Everything, Really

Destination	Drive Time	Good to Know
Downtown Denver	~15 to 20 min	Via 6th Ave or Colfax
Golden	~10 to 15 min	Quick foothills access
Red Rocks Amphitheatre	~20 min	One of the closer suburbs to the venue
DIA	~40 min	Across the whole metro, the tradeoff for foothills access

SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)

Lakewood sits within Jefferson County (Jeffco) Public Schools, one of Colorado's largest districts, with no real split to worry about the way there is in Westminster, Arvada, or Aurora.

School	Known For	Feeds From
Lakewood High School	Comprehensive, IB program	Central Lakewood
Green Mountain High School	Strong academics, foothills adjacent campus	Green Mountain area
Bear Creek High School	Established, strong athletics	Southeast Lakewood

Jeffco offers charter and open enrollment options district wide, worth asking about depending on your address. Red Rocks Community College also sits in Lakewood for buyers thinking about that stage of life too.

Lakewood covers a lot of ground, literally, so let's talk through which part actually matches what you're looking for. Call or text and we will figure it out.

Schools in Lakewood, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Lakewood. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around Lakewood, CO

There's plenty to do around Lakewood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

40

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

60

Bikeable

Bike Score

14

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including U-Pump It Fleet-N-Food, Green Mountain Liquors & Wines, and Shaklee Kipling.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the U-Pump It Fleet-N-Food page on Yelp Search 10970 W Alameda Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.9 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Green Mountain Liquors & Wines page on Yelp Search 12611 W Alameda Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.27 miles	13 reviews	2.5/5 stars
Visit the Shaklee Kipling page on Yelp Search 1974 S Xenon St on Google Maps	Dining	1.64 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the C & M Vending Company page on Yelp Search 7951 W Mississippi Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.68 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Bowler Depot page on Yelp Search 945 S Kipling Pkwy on Google Maps	Shopping	0.3 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the United Studios of Self Defense page on Yelp Search 1555 S Kipling Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	0.51 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nextleve page on Yelp	Active	1.56 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Ascention Flight Group page on Yelp	Active	1.65 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kase Events page on Yelp	Nightlife	1.65 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Executive Tans page on Yelp Search 1555 S Kipling Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.51 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Glamour Sanctuary page on Yelp Search 1054 South Union Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.62 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Source Choice page on Yelp Search 10576 W Alameda Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.88 miles	1 review	1/5 stars
Visit the Cutie Nails and Tan page on Yelp Search 10815 W Jewell Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.04 miles	16 reviews	3.1/5 stars
Visit the Get Nailed page on Yelp Search 1620 S Garrison St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.17 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nails Today 1 page on Yelp Search 12087 W Alameda Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	1.22 miles	5 reviews	1.4/5 stars
Visit the Cost Cutters page on Yelp Search 12075 W Alameda Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	1.23 miles	15 reviews	3.1/5 stars
Visit the Dao The Barber page on Yelp	Beauty	1.27 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Mary Ann At Artistic Hair Designs page on Yelp Search 777 S Xenon Ct on Google Maps	Beauty	1.28 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Studio 1870 Hair and Nail Design Studio page on Yelp Search 1870 S Garrison St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.38 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Executive Tan's Executive Headquarters page on Yelp Search 165 S Union Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.4 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Blown Away Salon page on Yelp Search 9150 W Jewell Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.48 miles	7 reviews	3.9/5 stars
Visit the Zonge Geosciences page on Yelp Search 1990 S Garrison St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.49 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the L'vizza Beauty House page on Yelp Search 12588 West Dakota Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.58 miles	1 review	1/5 stars
Visit the Idle Hands page on Yelp Search 1831 S Cape St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.59 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

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