At a Glance
Median Income
$116,794
$44,444 per capita
Home Value
$774,100
Zillow: $869,808
Median Rent
$2,324/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
2,303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
329 sunny days/yr
How Lakewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakewood residents earn a median household income of $116,794 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,444. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood is $774,100 , 175% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $869,808. Median rent is $2,324/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,303/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population80,510
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density8,574/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,794
Per Capita$44,444
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$774,100
Rent$2,324
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$869,808
Housing Units27,036
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent277/100K
Property2,303/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary378/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days329/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Lakewood was founded in 1954.
The median home in Lakewood was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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