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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Lydia Chavez

Raising a family in Lakewood — thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $548,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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philly_declan

Best areas to explore in Lakewood?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $85,789 in Lakewood. You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The ...

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Nicholas

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $85,789 in Lakewood. Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of li...

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chill_daniel43

Should I move to Lakewood or stay in Phoenix?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. With a population of 156K, Lakewood is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. People here are genuinely frien...

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Dominic

Remote worker thinking about Lakewood

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Shou...

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Silas Baker

Is Lakewood good for remote workers?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $85,789, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 156K, Lakewood is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this norma...

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Jack R.

Moving from Los Angeles to Lakewood next month

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for...

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Liam M.

Planning a move to Lakewood — neighborhoods?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Lydia Chavez

What Lakewood does better than anywhere else

OK so I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most ...

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chill_daniel43

Job market in Lakewood for tech?

Hi all, I work in marketing and Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The fo...

1 replies 44 upvotes jobs
Hailey Ortiz

Studio apartments in Lakewood — options?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The...

3 replies 52 upvotes housing
Isabella

Best areas to explore in Lakewood?

Hello, I work in energy and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. Median household income is $85,789, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It...

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Ariana Gomez

Biggest downsides of living in Lakewood?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. H...

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Ariana Gomez

How is the nightlife in Lakewood?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,746 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $85,789 in Lakewood. It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. Homes are going for about $548,200 on average. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Lillian

Is Lakewood worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 13 months ago and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I thin...

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Jack Taylor

Living in Lakewood — the reality

First post here. Homes are going for about $548,200 on average. Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's bette...

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Isabella

Things Lakewood needs to improve

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Lakewood sits at 480.3 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say i...

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Barbara G.

Quick question about Lakewood

Alright, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $85,789 in Lakewood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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cincy_andrew

Worst things about Lakewood nobody talks about

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

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Liam M.

Relocating to Lakewood, CO — pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2012. It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of livi...

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Christian W.

Rent vs buy in Lakewood — what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,746/month for a decent place. With a population of 156K, Lakewood is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Wh...

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Barbara G.

Housing market in Lakewood — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $548,200. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1746. Is now a good time to buy in Lakewood? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Hailey Ortiz

Studio apartments in Lakewood — options?

Hello, The median home value here is around $548,200, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $85,789 in Lakewood. It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food sce...

7 replies 8 upvotes housing
Barbara G.

Moving to Lakewood for work — advice?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $548,200 on average. The median home value here is around $548,200, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community i...

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Benjamin C.

Is Lakewood still affordable?

Hey folks, I'm originally from San Diego and With a population of 156K, Lakewood is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used...

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Connor L.

How is Lakewood for outdoor activities?

Hello, Median household income is $85,789, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 48°F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Barbara G.

Things that make Lakewood unique

Hi all, It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

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Ariana Gomez

Cost of living reality check — Lakewood

Military spouse here. With a population of 156K, Lakewood is a mid-size city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.

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