New York
Lakewood is a small town in New York with a population of 2,975. Residents earn $70,962 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakewood receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lakewood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lakewood is $70,962, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lakewood is $146,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lakewood 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 45.9 inches, including 98.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,962 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,958 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,667 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,224 |
| County GDP | $6,275M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 255 |
| Retail | 443 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.93% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $146,300 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,156 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,132 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.93% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,363 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0991°N, 79.3201°W |
| County FIPS | 36013 |
Winner: Republican by 22 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 443 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |