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Lakewood
  • Suburb of Cleveland, OH
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Suburb
Cleveland

Lakewood

#17 in Best Places to Live in Cleveland Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Lakewood is a suburb of Cleveland with a population of 50,841. Lakewood is in Cuyahoga County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Lakewood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lakewood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lakewood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lakewood are highly rated.
    About Lakewood...
    Population
    50,841
    Suburb of
    Cleveland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $185,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $857
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      52.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      2
      6.1
    • Rape
      4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      161.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      838
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      182.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      26%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Lakewood

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,588
    National
    $69,021
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