Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 27
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 32
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Schools 95
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Residents

6.4k Population -53 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$305k Median Home Value -$42k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$951 Median Monthly Rent +$263 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 2
Feb 43 3 3
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 73 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

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Regent University
7 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
4 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Lakewood, Norfolk, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
107 miles, SW