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Hi all, Just moved here 2 months ago and Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would ...
Random thought, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? The parks and outdoor areas are a...
I'm in tech and considering a move to Lakewood, CA. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 3.7% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?
My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 80,510 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts.
Curious what people think. I'm originally from Dallas and You can expect to pay around $2,324 for rent here. With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. The suburbs a...
Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. Rent is about $2,324/month for a decent place. With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tec...
Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 80,510 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to.
Hey folks, Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 52-year-old restaurant manager and The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? TIA! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genui...
Hey, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used t...
Homes are going for about $774,100 on average.
We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 277.0 per 100K. Median household income is $116,794, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The subu...
Alright, I'm a remote worker and Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Alright, With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. Median household income is $116,794, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 277.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low...
Hey folks, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Curious what people think. I've been here for 13 years and Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The subur...
So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $116,794, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not p...
I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $116,794, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are hig...
First post here. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,324 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thanks in advance! The city has invested a ...
Hey folks, The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...
Alright, Just moved here 1 months ago and With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $774,100 on average. Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is th...
Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $2,324/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sens...
Hi all, Been living here since 2024. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas ...
So, Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...
Hey folks, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,324 for rent here. Rent is about $2,324/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the...
Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,324 for rent here. Household incomes average around $116,794 in Lakewood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than you...
Look, I love Lakewood, but let's be real about the downsides: Summer heat is intense Property taxes are high Not much to complain about honestly Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.
Military spouse here. The weather takes some getting used to.
Alright, Just moved here 7 months ago and Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 80,510, Lakewood is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The subur...
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