Lakewood, CO vs Ocoee, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Ocoee
68.6
#1305 nationally
Ocoee leads in crime level (5.3 vs 21.6). Lakewood leads in walk score (43 vs 19). Lakewood leads in average commute (27 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Ocoee, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 68.6 (#1305) |
| Population | 155,961 | 49,261 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $416,545 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $88,828 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+13.6 |
D-
62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
West
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D+
68.6 Score
Ocoee, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,545
Population
49,261
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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