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    City vs city

    Lakewood, CO vs Thornton, CO

    LakewoodThornton
    Population156,309142,878
    Population growth (1 yr)0.1%0.8%
    Median home value$548,200$482,200
    Median rent$1,746$1,810
    Household income$85,789$100,985
    Unemployment4.5%4.6%
    Bachelor's degree+29%22%
    State crime /100k2,6732,673

    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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