Jefferson County · Colorado+2.7% YoY

Living in Lakewood

West Denver Access With Colorado Outdoor Culture

Median SFH

$575K

Median Condo/TH

$360K

Avg Days on Market

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.7%

Market data current as of May 2, 2026

Overview

Lakewood is Jefferson County's largest city and one of the most varied housing markets in the metro — 1950s ranches near Edgewater, mid-century subdivisions through the central city, and newer construction at the foothill edge. Buyers tend to land here for the combination of W Line transit access, immediate open-space and trail access, and prices that consistently undercut Denver and Wheat Ridge to the east.

What Makes Lakewood Stand Out

W Line light rail to Union Station in 25–35 min
Bear Creek Trail, 12+ miles of paved trail
Green Mountain, 2,400 acres of open space
Belmar — walkable retail and dining district

Housing Snapshot

Single-family inventory dominates, ranging from 1950s ranches to 1990s–2000s subdivisions, with growing townhome density near Belmar and the W Line stations. The $500K–$700K updated-resale band is the most active segment. Condo product near Belmar and Federal Center stations is a meaningful sub-market trading $300K–$450K.

Areas Within Lakewood

Belmar
Walkable mixed-use district with townhomes, condos, and a New Urbanism-style retail core.
Green Mountain
Foothill-edge neighborhoods with direct trail access and slightly larger lots.
Lakewood / Edgewater border
1950s–60s ranches near Sloan's Lake; pricing more aligned with Denver-adjacent markets.
Bear Creek corridor
Mid-tier subdivisions along the Bear Creek Trail and reservoir.
Applewood
Established estate-scale neighborhood near Hwy 58 and the foothills.

Getting Around

Union Station

25–35 min via W Line light rail

Denver International (DIA)

40–55 min via I-70

Downtown Denver

20–30 min via US-6 or W Line

Green Mountain Park

5–10 min, in-city

Schools

Jefferson County Public Schools serves the entire city. Boundaries shift by neighborhood — verify school assignments by address.

What to Know Before You Buy in Lakewood

The size of Lakewood matters. The eastern edge (near Edgewater and Wheat Ridge) feels Denver-urban; the western edge (Green Mountain, Applewood) feels foothill-suburban. They are very different markets despite the shared city name.
Most of the housing stock is 50–70 years old. Mid-century homes with original mechanicals are common — budget for HVAC, roof, and electrical updates separately from purchase price.
W Line light rail commute is solid for downtown but does not serve the DTC. If you work south, Lakewood is functionally a car commute.