All Countries
Lakewood, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
Lakewood, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lakewood residents earn a median household income of $70,962 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,958. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,156. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,193/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.