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Lakewood, Colorado · ZIP 80235

Lakewood — ZIP 80235

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Lakewood (80235) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Lakewood. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $444K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency66%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$444K
Median rent$2,022/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

$444K

Median Rent

$2,022/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 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
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School06–121,212
67%
81%
Addenbrooke Classical Academy09–12191
35%
75%
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar SchoolPK–08774
33%
43%

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

8,374

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80235 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 80235 has a school score of 71/100. 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 80235 is approximately $444K. 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 80235 in Lakewood has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.