Lakewood, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
297
Population
107/sq mi density
$65,156
Median Income
$34,556 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$298,559 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,156 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$187,500
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
257
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$187,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$298,559
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.9%
Owner-Occupied
11.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$797/mo
1 Bedroom
$872/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,097/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,405/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,572/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $187,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,559 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $797 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $872 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,097 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,405 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,572 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 257 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 42.1% |