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Lakewood, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County
Lakewood, SC
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 $49,255 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,396. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood is $260,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,391. Median rent is $928/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,676/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.