Aurora vs Lakewood · 2026
Living in Aurora vs Lakewood, CO: Home Prices Compared
Aurora homes sold for a median $104,050 less than Lakewood over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Aurora or Lakewood?
Aurora. Over the last 12 months the median Aurora home sold for $470,950 and the median Lakewood home for $575,000, a $104,050 difference. Price per square foot ran $248 in Aurora and $301 in Lakewood.
Aurora and Lakewood Side by Side
| Aurora | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $470,950 | $575,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 5,303 | 1,538 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $248 | $301 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Sales that closed below list | 43% | 49% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 1,913 | 419 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 86 | 80 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 242 | 72 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 126 | 8 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 718 | 191 |
| County | Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas | Jefferson |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Aurora) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Lakewood); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
Aurora Homes Cost Less at Every Size
| Home size | Aurora median | Lakewood median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $385,999 | $395,000 | $9,001 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $290,000 | $325,000 | $35,000 |
| All homes | $470,950 | $575,000 | $104,050 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $760,000 | $975,000 | $215,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Aurora
1860 Properties Found
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$65,000
Active
2
Beds
1
Baths
720
Sqft
0.13
Acres
15814 E Colfax Ave Lot 21, Aurora, CO 80011
MLS#: 4822342
$118,000
Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
938
Sqft
0.02
Acres
26900 E Colfax Ave Lot 322, Aurora, CO 80018
MLS#: 6637019
Newest Listings in Aurora Market Stats
1860
Homes Listed
90
Avg. Days on Site
$249
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$464,698
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Lakewood
421 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Lakewood Market Stats
421
Homes Listed
83
Avg. Days on Site
$312
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$568,854
Med. List Price
Lakewood Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Lakewood have been on the market an average of 80 days, against 86 in Aurora. Over 12 months, 49% of Lakewood sales and 43% of Aurora 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 Aurora and Lakewood
- Aurora: 242 ranch-style houses, 825 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 126 homes in 55+ communities and 718 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Aurora · Aurora ranch homes · Aurora 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 Aurora or Lakewood Based on These Points
- Choose Aurora if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $104,050 lower, and the median price per square foot was $248 against $301.
- Aurora also has more homes to pick from: 1,913 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Lakewood. Current listings there average 80 days on the market, against 86 in Aurora.
Aurora vs Lakewood: questions
Is Aurora cheaper than Lakewood?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Aurora was $470,950, against $575,000 in Lakewood.
Which has more homes for sale, Aurora or Lakewood?
Aurora, with 1,913 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Lakewood had 419.
Do homes sell faster in Aurora or Lakewood?
Current listings in Lakewood average 80 days on the market, against 86 in Aurora. In the last 12 months 49% of Lakewood sales and 43% of Aurora sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Aurora and Lakewood?
On Oct 31, 2026, 126 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Aurora and 8 in Lakewood.
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