Lakewood

Located on the western boundaries of Denver, Lakewood is the fourth largest city in Colorado. With owners occupying two-thirds of Lakewood's homes, the city is primarily residential. Only a few minutes drive from the mountains, many neighborhoods have expansive views of the city lights or the inspiring snow-capped Rocky mountains. Because of relatively high per capita incomes and low density commercial areas, Lakewood has room for light industry and business growth. The largest employer in Lakewood is the Federal Center (with over 5,200 employees), a huge complex of federal offices and warehouses second only to Washington, D.C. in size. Lakewood gained national recognition for innovations in municipal government when it was named runner-up in the All America City competition in 1970, just one year after the city's incorporation.

Lakewood is nestled between Denver and the foothills. It is a good home choice for people wanting to be "up close" to the mountains, yet convenient to work in the Denver Metroplex. Housing choices vary from brand new to older. Prices are average to high end. Lakewood has something for everyone.

Quick facts on Lakewood

• POPULATION: 137,000
• Government: City Manager, Mayor, Council
• Sales Taxes: 6.3%
• Utilities: Gas $ Electric Xcel Energies, Water and Sewer (special districts), Trash (private contractors)

Education

• Jefferson County School District R-1
  1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. #27
  Golden, Colorado 80401
  (303) 982-6500
  Number of Students: 82,845
  Number of Schools: 130
  Pupil/Teacher ratio: 25.5:1
  Expenditure per Student: $4,701

Transportation

• 30-50 min.- Denver Int'l Airport 800-342-2000
• 15-30 min.- Central Business District
• 30-45 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
• RTD Information: (303) 299-6700

Shopping Centers

• Southwest Plaza - W. Bowles & S. Wadsworth
• Westland - 10405 West Colfax
• Local Supermarkets/Convenience Centers

Utilities

• Gas and Electric: Xcel Energies (303) 623-1234
• Water: Lakewood Board of Commission (303) 987-7615
• Consolidated Mutual Water Co. (303) 238-0451

Post Office

• Lakewood Main Branch 10799 West Alameda Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303) 297-6000 (303) 233-5555

Licenses

• Driver's License: For information regarding your specific area call: (303) 572-5630
• License Plates: For information regarding your specific area call: (303) 271-8100

Library

• Jefferson County Public Library 10200 West 20th Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80215 (303) 232-9507
• Villa Regional Library 455 South Pierce Lakewood, Colorado (303) 936-7407

Recreation

• Foothills Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District 2200 S. Kipling Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (303) 986-1533
• Lakewood Parks and Recreation 445 S. Allison Parkway Lakewood, Colorado 80226 (303) 987-7800

Information Source

• Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 12600 West Colfax, Suite. B440 Lakewood, Colorado 80215

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