Lakewood vs Wheat Ridge · 2026
Living in Lakewood vs Wheat Ridge, CO: Home Prices Compared
Lakewood homes sold for a median $58,750 less than Wheat Ridge over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Lakewood or Wheat Ridge?
Lakewood. Over the last 12 months the median Lakewood home sold for $575,000 and the median Wheat Ridge home for $633,750, a $58,750 difference. Price per square foot ran $301 in Lakewood and $350 in Wheat Ridge.
Lakewood and Wheat Ridge Side by Side
| Lakewood | Wheat Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $575,000 | $633,750 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 1,538 | 396 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $301 | $350 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Sales that closed below list | 49% | 46% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 419 | 93 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 80 | 74 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 72 | 14 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 8 | 3 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 191 | 29 |
| County | Jefferson | Jefferson |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Lakewood) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Wheat Ridge); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
Lakewood Homes Cost Less at Every Size
| Home size | Lakewood median | Wheat Ridge median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $395,000 | $510,500 | $115,500 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $325,000 | $387,250 | $62,250 |
| All homes | $575,000 | $633,750 | $58,750 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $975,000 | $1,240,000 | $265,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
Newest Listings in Lakewood
421 Properties Found
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10960 W Florida Ave #101, Lakewood, CO 80232
MLS#: IR1059971
Newest Listings in Lakewood Market Stats
421
Homes Listed
83
Avg. Days on Site
$312
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$568,913
Med. List Price
Newest Listings in Wheat Ridge
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Newest Listings in Wheat Ridge Market Stats
87
Homes Listed
82
Avg. Days on Site
$368
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$669,552
Med. List Price
Wheat Ridge Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Wheat Ridge have been on the market an average of 74 days, against 80 in Lakewood. Over 12 months, 46% of Wheat Ridge 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 Lakewood and Wheat Ridge
- 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
- Wheat Ridge: 14 ranch-style houses, 54 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 3 homes in 55+ communities and 29 townhomes and condos for sale.
Choose Lakewood or Wheat Ridge Based on These Points
- Choose Lakewood if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $58,750 lower, and the median price per square foot was $301 against $350.
- Lakewood also has more homes to pick from: 419 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Wheat Ridge. Current listings there average 74 days on the market, against 80 in Lakewood.
Lakewood vs Wheat Ridge: questions
Is Lakewood cheaper than Wheat Ridge?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Lakewood was $575,000, against $633,750 in Wheat Ridge.
Which has more homes for sale, Lakewood or Wheat Ridge?
Lakewood, with 419 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Wheat Ridge had 93.
Do homes sell faster in Lakewood or Wheat Ridge?
Current listings in Wheat Ridge average 74 days on the market, against 80 in Lakewood. In the last 12 months 46% of Wheat Ridge sales and 49% of Lakewood sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Lakewood and Wheat Ridge?
On Oct 31, 2026, 8 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Lakewood and 3 in Wheat Ridge.
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