Lakewood vs. Edgewater, CO: $574K vs. $669K Median in 2026

Oct 14

Quick answer: Edgewater costs more than Lakewood despite being far smaller. For the three months ending September 2026, Edgewater's median sale price was $668,682 versus $573,727 in Lakewood (Redfin). Edgewater also sold faster, in a median 18 days compared with 24.

By Nick Ahrens, Colorado real estate broker license FA.100104470, eXp Realty, LLC

Edgewater is a small city on Denver's west edge that shares borders and the 80214 zipcode with Lakewood, so buyers often tour both in the same afternoon. The surprise for most people is that the smaller city carries the higher median price.

All of the figures below were checked on October 14, 2026, and each section links to live searches on this site.

Why does Edgewater cost more than Lakewood?

Edgewater's median sale price is about $94,955 higher than Lakewood's, at $668,682 versus $573,727. Its price per square foot is also higher, at $377 compared with $271 in Lakewood.

Volume is part of the picture: Edgewater closed 21 sales in September while Lakewood closed 460, according to Redfin, and with so few sales, a handful of higher-priced homes can move Edgewater's median. Compare the Edgewater homes for sale search with the Lakewood homes for sale search to see today's spread.

Edgewater median sale price: $668,682, down 2.9% year over year
Lakewood median sale price: $573,727, down 0.22% year over year
Edgewater price per square foot: $377
Lakewood price per square foot: $271

How much space does $650,000 get you in each city?

At median price per square foot, $650,000 buys about 1,724 square feet in Edgewater and about 2,400 square feet in Lakewood. That is roughly 675 more square feet on the Lakewood side.

Here is the math: $650,000 / $377 = 1,724 square feet, and $650,000 / $271 = 2,398 square feet. To check it on real homes, open the Edgewater $600K to $800K search and the Lakewood $600K to $800K search.

Which city is the faster market?

Edgewater is faster, with a median of 18 days on market against 24 in Lakewood. Edgewater homes also sold at 100.1% of list price on average, while Lakewood homes sold at 98.4%.

In practice, an Edgewater listing that fits your budget may not wait for a second weekend. Lakewood gives you a bit more room to negotiate and far more homes to choose from.

Edgewater: 18 median days on market, 100.1% sale-to-list
Lakewood: 24 median days on market, 98.4% sale-to-list
Edgewater homes sold in September 2026: 21
Lakewood homes sold in September 2026: 460

Which zipcodes should you compare?

Edgewater sits in 80214, which it shares with parts of Lakewood, so start there and then widen to 80226 and 80215. The shared zipcode is why a mailing address alone will not tell you which city a home is in.

Use the Edgewater 80214 zipcode search, the Lakewood 80226 zipcode search and the Lakewood 80215 zipcode search. For a higher budget, see the Edgewater $800K to $1M search and the Lakewood $800K to $1M search.

How do you confirm schools for a Lakewood or Edgewater address?

Both cities are in Jeffco Public Schools, and the assigned school follows the street address, not the city name. Enter the address in Jeffco's articulation areas and school finder.

For performance data, the state's CDE SchoolView is the official source.

Is Lakewood or Edgewater the better buy for you?

Lakewood is the better fit if you want space and selection, and Edgewater is the better fit if a smaller city footprint matters more than square footage.

Choose Edgewater if:

You are comfortable paying about $377 per square foot
You can make a decision within the first few days on market
You want a small city that borders Denver

Choose Lakewood if:

You want about 675 more square feet for $650,000
You want hundreds of monthly sales to choose from
You want more room to negotiate at a 98.4% sale-to-list ratio

Broker view: "In 80214, I check the city line on every listing. Two homes a few blocks apart can sit in Edgewater or Lakewood, and that changes the comparables we use to price your offer." - Nick Ahrens, eXp Realty, LLC

What this guide does not cover: city sales tax, property taxes by address, or HOA fees on attached homes. Ask for those on any home you plan to offer on.

Sources: Redfin city housing market pages for Lakewood and Edgewater, three months ending September 2026, checked October 14, 2026. We derived the $650,000 space estimates by dividing by each city's per-foot median.

Ready to compare homes in Lakewood and Edgewater? Call or text 949-230-3625, or request a tour.

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgewater more expensive than Lakewood?

Yes, at the median. Redfin's three-month median through September 2026 was $668,682 in Edgewater and $573,727 in Lakewood, and Edgewater's price per square foot was $377 versus $271.

How fast do homes sell in Edgewater vs. Lakewood?

Edgewater homes sold in a median of 18 days and Lakewood homes in 24 days for the three months ending September 2026, according to Redfin.

Do Edgewater and Lakewood share a zipcode?

Yes. Edgewater is in 80214, which also covers parts of Lakewood, so check the city on each listing rather than relying on the zipcode.

Nick Ahrens is a Colorado real estate broker (license FA.100104470) with eXp Realty, LLC, helping buyers and sellers across Denver's west metro. Call or text 949-230-3625, or request a tour.

Nick Ahrens