Lakewood Club, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Lakewood Club is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,315. Residents earn $67,277 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,315 Population 688/sq mi density
$67,277 Median Income $29,799 per capita
$144,900 Home Value $217,100 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,277 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $1,353/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,277
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,900
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,353
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.1%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Lakewood Club Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,315
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,277
Per Capita$29,799
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$8,392M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$1,353
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$217,100

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation686 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+85.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Libraries14

Is Lakewood Club a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lakewood Club receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lakewood Club offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lakewood Club is $67,277, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lakewood Club is $144,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,353 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Lakewood Club experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Lakewood Club has a population of 1,315 with a density of 688 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

1,315
Total Population
688
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lakewood Club vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lakewood Club vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lakewood Club is $67,277, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Lakewood Club vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,277
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,799
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
IRS Avg AGI$58,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,152
County GDP$8,392M

Business (County)

Restaurants338
Healthcare404
Retail526
Manufacturing259

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,258
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lakewood Club is $144,900, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,353 (16% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $217,100.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,900
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$217,100
Median List Price$269,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,450
$/Sq Ft$192
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,353
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,258
79% above US avg
Effective Rate4.32%
In Lakewood Club, 42.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lakewood Club vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.1%
31% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma12.0%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access88.2%
Healthcare Facilities404

Crime Rates: Lakewood Club vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Lakewood Club has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall68.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates43.3762°N, 86.2526°W
County FIPS26121
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.2%
D 48.4%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+85.5%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density688/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants338
Retail Stores526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home8.3%

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