City vs city
Lakewood, CO vs Aurora, CO
| Lakewood | Aurora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,309 | 390,201 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $444,500 |
| Median rent | $1,746 | $1,759 |
| Household income | $85,789 | $84,320 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 29% | 21% |
| State crime /100k | 2,673 | 2,673 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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