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Lakewood
  • Town in Washington
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Seattle

Lakewood

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lakewood is a town in Washington with a population of 62,972. Lakewood is in Pierce County. Living in Lakewood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lakewood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lakewood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lakewood are above average.
    About Lakewood...
    Population
    62,972
    Town near
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $331,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,183
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      523.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      174.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      717.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,081.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      739
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Lakewood

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,534
    National
    $69,021
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