Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Lakewood is a mid-size city in Ohio with a population of 50,229. Residents earn $65,925 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakewood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lakewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakewood is $65,925, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lakewood is $241,500, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lakewood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,471 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
Lakewood is a highly educated community — 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lakewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 63.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,925 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,445 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,817 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,269 |
| County GDP | $135,914M |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Healthcare | 3,799 |
| Retail | 3,902 |
| Manufacturing | 1,516 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $241,500 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,422 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 24.5% |
| Inventory | 102 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,381 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,171/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Total Violent | 129.6/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.9/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.8/100K |
| Robbery | 62.8/100K |
| Assault | 51.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,470.9/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 223.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,119.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.6/100K |
| Arson | 9.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4833°N, 81.8011°W |
| County FIPS | 39035 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,067/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 68 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Retail Stores | 3,902 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |