Arvada vs Lakewood · 2026
Living in Arvada vs Lakewood, CO: Home Prices Compared
Lakewood homes sold for a median $50,000 less than Arvada over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Arvada or Lakewood?
Lakewood. Over the last 12 months the median Arvada home sold for $625,000 and the median Lakewood home for $575,000, a $50,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $302 in Arvada and $301 in Lakewood.
Arvada and Lakewood Side by Side
| Arvada | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $625,000 | $575,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 1,947 | 1,538 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $302 | $301 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Sales that closed below list | 45% | 49% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 535 | 419 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 70 | 80 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 98 | 72 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 3 | 8 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 143 | 191 |
| County | Jefferson and Adams | Jefferson |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Arvada) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Lakewood); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
The Price Gap Between Arvada and Lakewood Changes With Home Size
| Home size | Arvada median | Lakewood median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $488,450 | $395,000 | $93,450 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $387,500 | $325,000 | $62,500 |
| All homes | $625,000 | $575,000 | $50,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $942,388 | $975,000 | $32,612 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Arvada
498 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Arvada Market Stats
498
Homes Listed
72
Avg. Days on Site
$323
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$681,578
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Lakewood
419 Properties Found
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$300,000
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1409
Sqft
--
Acres
3600 S Pierce St #1-207, Lakewood, CO 80235
MLS#: 8984377
Open: Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$355,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1327
Sqft
--
Acres
10457 W Hampden Ave #001, Lakewood, CO 80227
MLS#: 2162532
Open: Fri 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$1,500,000
Active
4
Beds
5
Baths
4718
Sqft
0.22
Acres
13975 W Exposition Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
MLS#: 5376797
$317,305
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1288
Sqft
--
Acres
10487 W Hampden Ave #103, Lakewood, CO 80227
MLS#: 1799321
$1,549,000
Active
4
Beds
4
Baths
3857
Sqft
0.39
Acres
8185 W Tennessee Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226
MLS#: 2304580
Newest Listings in Lakewood Market Stats
419
Homes Listed
84
Avg. Days on Site
$312
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$569,254
Med. List Price
Arvada Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Arvada have been on the market an average of 70 days, against 80 in Lakewood. Over 12 months, 45% of Arvada sales and 49% of Lakewood sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.
Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Arvada and Lakewood
- Arvada: 98 ranch-style houses, 244 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 3 homes in 55+ communities and 143 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Arvada · Arvada ranch homes · Arvada 55+ homes
- Lakewood: 72 ranch-style houses, 224 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 8 homes in 55+ communities and 191 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Lakewood · Lakewood ranch homes · Lakewood 55+ homes
Choose Arvada or Lakewood Based on These Points
- Choose Lakewood if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $50,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $301 against $302.
- Choose Arvada if you want the most homes to pick from: 535 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Arvada. Current listings there average 70 days on the market, against 80 in Lakewood.
Arvada vs Lakewood: questions
Is Lakewood cheaper than Arvada?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Lakewood was $575,000, against $625,000 in Arvada.
Which has more homes for sale, Arvada or Lakewood?
Arvada, with 535 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Lakewood had 419.
Do homes sell faster in Arvada or Lakewood?
Current listings in Arvada average 70 days on the market, against 80 in Lakewood. In the last 12 months 45% of Arvada sales and 49% of Lakewood sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Arvada and Lakewood?
On Oct 31, 2026, 3 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Arvada and 8 in Lakewood.
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