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Lakewood
  • Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA
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Neighborhood
New Orleans

Lakewood

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B minus
Lakewood is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana with a population of 2,096. Lakewood is in Orleans Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Lakewood offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lakewood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Lakewood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lakewood are above average.
About Lakewood...
Population
2,096
Neighborhood in
New Orleans
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$662,298
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,380
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    531.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    531.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    212.8
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$151,885
National
$69,021
Families with Children
38%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    39%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    11%
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