Moving to Lakewood, CO

About Lakewood

Lakewood (population 155,984 in 2020) is Denver's largest western suburb and the fifth-largest city in Colorado, stretching from the Denver city line to the foothills in Jefferson County. Incorporated in 1969 — famously rejecting annexation by Denver — it blends midcentury neighborhoods, the Belmar mixed-use district (built on the former Villa Italia mall), and major open space: Bear Creek Lake Park, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain, and miles of trails. The city is also a federal employment hub, home to the Denver Federal Center.

Home prices in Lakewood

The median list in Lakewood is $525,000.

Top places in Lakewood

• Belmar — downtown-style district with shops, restaurants, the theater, and public plaza (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Bear Creek Lake Park — 2,600-acre park with reservoir boating, swim beach, trails, and archery range (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Lakewood Heritage Center — 20-building museum complex with historic houses and the visitor center (shown in the Commons photo below).
• William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain — 2,400 acres of trails above the city with panoramic views.
• Lakewood Cultural Center — performances and art galleries.
• Colorado Mills — outlet and retail mall on the west side.

Commuting from Lakewood

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; via US-6/6th Avenue; longer with traffic).
• RTD W Line light rail: Lakewood–Wadsworth station to Union Station in approximately 25–35 minutes (approximate).

Lakewood FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Lakewood, CO?
  The median list in Lakewood is $525,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Lakewood, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; via US-6/6th Avenue; longer with traffic).

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