Lakewood, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$299 Avg asking sale price
$149 Avg asking lease rate
6,910 SF Avg unit lease size
13,156 SF Avg building size for sale
6.65% Average cap rate

Lakewood's Demographic Profile

Lakewood has 66,704 households and a median income of $77,606, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 155,299
# Households 66,704
Median age 40
Median household income $77,606
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 29,639
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lakewood $251 9,816 SF 8.93%
Edgewater $292 1,748 SF 8.67%
Wheat Ridge $237 8,580 SF 8.67%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lakewood $293 10,797 SF 9.46%
Wheat Ridge $349 12,409 SF 7.25%
Sheridan $244 13,443 SF 5.20%
Morrison $299 5,010 SF 9.09%
Cherry Hills Village $298 3,154 SF 5.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lakewood $346 15,730 SF
Edgewater $292 1,748 SF
Wheat Ridge $374 8,405 SF
Sheridan $372 14,003 SF
Morrison $1,005 11,937 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lakewood $264 14,297 SF 7.66%
Wheat Ridge $272 12,604 SF 7.58%
Arvada $238 19,421 SF 7.47%
Littleton $461 23,639 SF 6.44%
Greenwood Village $259 32,410 SF 7.55%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lakewood

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1190 S Sheridan Blvd

Denver, CO 80232

  • 4,800 SF Multifamily
  • 6.53% Cap Rate
  • $1,625,000
For Sale

10488 W 6th Pl

Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 10,791 SF Office Building
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

Park Forum

Lakewood, CO

  • Office Building
  • 8.93% Cap Rate
  • $2,475,000
For Sale

Starlight Flats

Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 7,665 SF Multifamily
  • 5.93% Cap Rate
  • $2,495,000
For Sale

1445 Miller St

Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 0.83 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,510,320
For Sale

8390 W 14th Ave

Lakewood, CO 80214

  • 2,400 SF Retail Building
  • $720,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Lakewood pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lakewood $299 13,156 SF
Edgewater $274 29,526 SF
Wheat Ridge $320 12,627 SF
Sheridan $288 13,089 SF
Morrison $556 7,029 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Lakewood

For Sale

The Julian at Sloan’s Lake

Denver, CO 80204

  • 111,752 SF Multifamily
  • $950,000
For Sale

Tabor Lake Apartment Community

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  • 69,080 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lakewood alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Lakewood or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lakewood 155,299 66,704 40 $77,606 2 29,639 -1%
Edgewater 4,850 2,232 38 $76,454 2 1,141 -2%
Sheridan 5,870 2,351 39 $47,863 2 1,163 -1%
Morrison 775 289 46 $166,025 3 23 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Lakewood, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Lakewood

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Is Lakewood a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Lakewood offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Lakewood?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Lakewood. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Lakewood?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Lakewood. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Lakewood compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Lakewood. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Lakewood acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Lakewood, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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