35 discussions from residents and visitors
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 122.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,013 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the communit...
Alright, We're a young couple and With a population of 50,229, Lakewood is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes som...
Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 50,229 people. You can expect to pay around $1,013 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Hones...
Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 122.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $241,500, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. What neig...
First post here. Just moved here 13 months ago and Homes are going for about $241,500 on average. Median household income is $65,925, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 122.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold wint...
Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 50,229, Lakewood is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
I work in media and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...
Hi all, Just moved here 10 months ago and The median home value here is around $241,500, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 50,229, Lakewood is a smaller city. Median household income is $65,925, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $65,925 in Lakewood. The food scene here is sur...
So, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $65,925 in Lakewood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Random thought, I work in energy and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $241,500 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Random thought, Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place.
Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 122.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? It's ...
There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Random thought, I'm originally from St. Louis and It's a a smaller city city with about 50,229 people. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Hello, Household incomes average around $65,925 in Lakewood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for b...
Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any input. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...
Alright, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? L...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Homes are going for about $241,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,013 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. ...
First post here. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?
Alright, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. Median household income is $65,925, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say ...
Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good ...
So, With a population of 50,229, Lakewood is a smaller city.
Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood sits at 122.5 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent cit...
Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...
First post here. I'm retired and Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Hello, Homes are going for about $241,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. ...
Hey, Household incomes average around $65,925 in Lakewood. Rent is about $1,013/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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