Lakewood Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
14,077 Population 2,110/sq mi density
$64,848 Median Income $30,094 per capita
$252,900 Home Value $359,800 Zillow
$1,185 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,848 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$252,900 home value, $1,185/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakewood Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,848
14% below
$30,094 per capita
Home Value
$252,900
10% below
Zillow: $359,800
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
2% above
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Lakewood Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lakewood Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
90%
Rent
102%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakewood Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakewood Park residents earn a median household income of $64,848 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,094. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,744 business establishments, including 524 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakewood Park is $252,900 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

17.5% of adults in Lakewood Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakewood Park has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,077
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density2,110/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,848
Per Capita$30,094
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$252,900
Rent$1,185
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$359,800
Housing Units6,085
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,816/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakewood Park was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Treasure Coast International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.