Lakewood, CA

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 22
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 68
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Schools 41
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Residents

80k Population +433 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian19%
Black9%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$569k Median Home Value +$70k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$447 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195954%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K61%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 58 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 69 0 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 62 1 0
Dec 57 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, CA

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College Hospital
3 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
28 miles, NW