Lakewood vs Denver · 2026
Living in Lakewood vs Denver, CO: Home Prices Compared
Lakewood homes sold for a median $3,000 less than Denver over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Lakewood or Denver?
Lakewood. Over the last 12 months the median Lakewood home sold for $575,000 and the median Denver home for $578,000, a $3,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $301 in Lakewood and $356 in Denver.
Lakewood and Denver Side by Side
| Lakewood | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $575,000 | $578,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 1,538 | 9,315 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $301 | $356 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| Sales that closed below list | 49% | 52% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 419 | 3,774 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 80 | 89 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 72 | 357 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 8 | 115 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 191 | 1,824 |
| County | Jefferson | Denver |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Lakewood) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Denver); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
Lakewood Homes Cost Less at Every Size
| Home size | Lakewood median | Denver median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $395,000 | $435,000 | $40,000 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $325,000 | $370,000 | $45,000 |
| All homes | $575,000 | $578,000 | $3,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $975,000 | $1,500,000 | $525,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Lakewood
420 Properties Found
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$249,900
Active
1
Beds
1
Baths
946
Sqft
0.02
Acres
7309 W Hampden Ave #4804, Lakewood, CO 80227
MLS#: 9209938
Open: Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$1,697,000
Active
4
Beds
4
Baths
3431
Sqft
1.06
Acres
8830 W Bear Creek Dr, Lakewood, CO 80227
MLS#: 3841574
$350,000
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1340
Sqft
0.15
Acres
857 S Van Gordon Ct #103, Lakewood, CO 80228
MLS#: 9349014
Open: Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Newest Listings in Lakewood Market Stats
420
Homes Listed
84
Avg. Days on Site
$313
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$569,518
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Denver
3587 Properties Found
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Open: Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$143,000
Active
1
Beds
1
Baths
537
Sqft
--
Acres
5300 E Cherry Creek South Dr #804, Denver, CO 80246
MLS#: 3477522
Open: Sat 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open: Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$209,000
Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1200
Sqft
10.81
Acres
2525 S Dayton Way #2105, Denver, CO 80231
MLS#: IR1071298
Newest Listings in Denver Market Stats
3587
Homes Listed
94
Avg. Days on Site
$374
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$688,913
Med. List Price
Lakewood Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Lakewood have been on the market an average of 80 days, against 89 in Denver. Over 12 months, 49% of Lakewood sales and 52% of Denver 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 Lakewood and Denver
- 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
- Denver: 357 ranch-style houses, 2,193 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 115 homes in 55+ communities and 1,824 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Denver · Denver ranch homes · Denver 55+ homes
Choose Lakewood or Denver Based on These Points
- Choose Lakewood if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $3,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $301 against $356.
- Choose Denver if you want the most homes to pick from: 3,774 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Lakewood. Current listings there average 80 days on the market, against 89 in Denver.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Lakewood: a median 100.0% of list over 12 months.
Lakewood vs Denver: questions
Is Lakewood cheaper than Denver?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Lakewood was $575,000, against $578,000 in Denver.
Which has more homes for sale, Lakewood or Denver?
Denver, with 3,774 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Lakewood had 419.
Do homes sell faster in Lakewood or Denver?
Current listings in Lakewood average 80 days on the market, against 89 in Denver. In the last 12 months 49% of Lakewood sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Lakewood and Denver?
On Oct 31, 2026, 8 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Lakewood and 115 in Denver.
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