Signals
Ken Caryl
Lakewood
Climate
62 · Bottom 23%
vs59 · Bottom 11%
Physical resilience
33 · Bottom 26%
vs31 · Bottom 25%
Housing affordability
69 · Bottom 32%
vs56 · Bottom 15%
Access
97 · Top 22%
vs97 · Top 23%
Economic stability
82 · Top 4%
vs69 · Top 32%
Measured values
| Metric | Ken Caryl | Lakewood | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,233 | 156,583 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $118,269 | $89,792 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $60,313 | $53,749 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,380/sq mi | 3,601/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $600,300 | $574,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,127 | $1,806 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 84.4% | 58.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 45.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.7% | 9.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 87°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 19°F | 18°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 15.0" | 15.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 14 mi | 15 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 27.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Ken Caryl
Elevated or high exposure: hail, tornado, wildfire.
Lakewood
Elevated or high exposure: hail, wildfire, tornado.
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