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Lakewood, Colorado · ZIP 80226

Lakewood — ZIP 80226

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Lakewood (80226) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Lakewood. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $555K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$555K
Median rent$1,817/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$555K

Median Rent

$1,817/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,647

Violent Crime

1,640

Property Crime

11,007

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Dennison Elementary SchoolKG–06575
91%
92%
Creighton Middle School06–08741
23%
36%
South Lakewood Elementary SchoolKG–05393
22%
37%
Belmar School of Integrated ArtsKG–05293
17%
32%
Lasley Elementary SchoolKG–06576
12%
32%
Deane Elementary SchoolPK–06341
3%
17%
Rose Stein International ElementaryPK–06336
3%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

32,237

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80226 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 80226 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80226 is approximately $555K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 80226 in Lakewood has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.