Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Denver

🏆 #1 of 10 Denver-area cities, #1 of 10 Colorado cities — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Lakewood is the lowest-income city in both the Denver metro and the state of Colorado — a position that reveals more than just economic data. It’s a marker of where inclusion is most urgently needed. This ranking, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, is not a headline to ignore. It’s a signal that as Denver’s high-end development surges, the city’s most vulnerable communities must be protected. For context: Lakewood’s median income is $89,792 — the lowest among all cities in the region. This is not a failure of the city, but a reflection of the broader regional imbalance. Median Household Income in Denver-Area Cities (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lakewood <- this market #2 Meridian #3 Wheat Ridge #4 Denver #5 West Pleasant View #6 Golden #7 Ken Caryl #8 Dakota Ridge #9 Lone Tree #10 Applewood Median Household Income in Colorado Cities (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lakewood <- this market #2 Meridian #3 Wheat Ridge #4 Denver #5 West Pleasant View #6 Golden #7 Ken Caryl #8 Dakota Ridge #9 Lone Tree #10 Applewood Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-07-denver-median-income-place-mkt-asc View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902