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Lakewood, WA
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Population: 62,972
Home Price: $331,500
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Overview
Lakewood is a midsize city in the state of Washington with a population of 62,972. Lakewood has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
29.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lakewood, WA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,277
$38,009
$32,693
Median Household Income
$60,534
$79,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
5.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Median Age
35.7
42.6
42.3
Gender
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Male
49.3%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
50.7%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Lakewood
Washington
United States
White
54.9%
78.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
13.6%
1.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
3.4%
2.7%
Asian
7.9%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
3.8%
0.4%
0.2%
Other Race
5.1%
4.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
13.6%
8.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Median Home Price
$331,500
$356,873
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,072
$1,118
$801
Family Households
40.7%
40.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
43.9%
73.4%
72.9%
Renters
56.1%
26.6%
27.1%
Education
Lakewood
Washington
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.2%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.5%
26.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.5%
25.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.2%
11.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.3%
17.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Mathematics
36.8%
45.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.6%
57.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Murder
3.3
1.7
3.0
Rape
80.4
38.1
38.0
Robbery
165.8
40.4
40.7
Assault
507.3
129.1
188.5
Property Crime
Lakewood
Washington
United States
Burglary
632.0
386.6
336.1
Theft
2638.1
1843.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
499.0
247.4
167.1
Arson
13.1
11.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lakewood, WA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
whole foods
cheese
ethiopian food
sweet potato
mexican
beer
thai
lobster
meat
pizookie
ice cream
teas
sandwiches
fried chicken
meal
tasty
cigars
authentic mexican
plantains
seattle sports
high school football
video games
golf
college football
football
ohio state buckeyes
baseball
teams
college basketball
sports analyst
sports coverage
chicago sports
basketball
flag football
ncaa
water polo
gaming
nba
nfl
many mediums
art gallery
fine arts
drawing
photography
painting drawing
mixed media
pfp
creative
painting
jewelry
comics
museum
illustrator
animatics
nft
collectibles
theatre
paintings
storytelling
spending time
spare time
video games
car enthusiast
baseball cards
tabletop games
horror movies
feline enthusiast
anime
pokemon cards
tv shows
pokemon
gaming
reading writing
photography
horror gore
painting drawing
action figures
memes
side hustle
sports
family friendly
tv
sports coverage
content manager
tv shows
gaming
arts
government politics
technology science
entertainer
photography
producer
creative
drama
fullservice creative
outdoor
marketing
theatre
executive producer
sports
lakes
family friendly
summer
hot tub
beach
arts
space
photography
travel photography
backyard
visitors
general aviation
outdoors fishing
fishing
camping
mountains
nature
rinks
gardens
your facejacket
#alaskan adventures keep
black friday
car wash
whole foods
amazon
ebay
etsy
girl scout cookies
repair shop
etsy shop
cyber monday
checkout
tees
groceries
furniture
jewelry
mercari
coffee shops
cyber monday deals
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