Lakewood is located in Jefferson County. Lakewood is the fourth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 164th most populous city in the United States.
Owners occupying two-thirds of Lakewood’s homes, the city is primarily residential. Only a few minutes drive from the mountains, many neighborhoods have expansive views of the city lights or the inspiring snow-capped Rocky mountains. The largest employer in Lakewood is the Federal Center (with over 5,200 employees), a huge complex of federal offices and warehouses second only to Washington, D.C. in size. Lakewood gained national recognition for innovations in municipal government when it was named runner-up in the All America City competition in 1970, just one year after the city’s incorporation.
Lakewood is home to talented artists, thriving cultural organizations and engaging community celebrations. People of all ages are invited to discover, explore, and experience the many opportunities to participate in arts and culture in Lakewood.
Lakewood enjoys all the amenities of the big city and all the advantages of the mountains. Compared to other cities in Colorado that are the same or larger in population, Lakewood rated exceptionally high in technology standards.
Housing Cost
Lakewood is nestled between Denver and the foothills. It is a good home choice for people wanting to be “up close” to the mountains, yet convenient to work in the Denver Metroplex. Housing choices vary from brand new to older. Prices are average to high end. Lakewood has something for everyone.
Range from $100,000 to $2,000,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 140,671. Lakewood covers 41.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 5,450 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 80226
Climate
Lakewood, CO climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 31 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lakewood is 17.06 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.59 Inches.
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