Imperial Estates, Lakewood, CO
Imperial Estates — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Imperial Estates, Lakewood, Colorado. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA) licensing database.
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Imperial Estates Neighborhood Overview
Imperial Estates, Lakewood, California
Imperial Estates is an established neighborhood in Lakewood, California, primarily within the 90712 ZIP code. It presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community with a homeownership rate of 73.9%. The housing market is characterized as Upper Mid tier, with a median home value of $696,400. The typical home size is approximately 1,400 square feet, reflecting the area's mid-century and traditional housing stock.
The local real estate market is active, with 640 total mortgage originations recorded. Financing is overwhelmingly conventional, with 582 such loans, indicating a strong base of buyers with established credit. Government-backed loans are less common, with 37 FHA and 21 VA originations. For renters, who make up 26.1% of households, the median gross rent is $2,334 per month. The median household income of $119,143 supports the area's housing costs and contributes to its stable economic profile.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 24 neighborhoods in Lakewood.
Imperial Estates Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $696K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $119K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Upper Mid | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90712 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 640 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 21 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.3% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $790K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 582 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 37 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Imperial Estates, Lakewood
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Imperial Estates
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18