Median home value in zip code 80226 (Lakewood, CO) is $546,890, down 3.3% year over year. Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area.

Home Value$546,890

YoY Change

-3.3%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$109,378 on $546,890

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Out of reach51.5% of income

Need $137,829/yr to afford.

PITI$3,216

P/I51.5%

Afford$298K

Gap-$249K

P&I $2,765Tax $251Ins $200

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + CO ins. 28% per HUD.

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80226 is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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