Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 54
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 98
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Schools 9
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Residents

11k Population +634 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black14%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation5%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$685 Median Monthly Rent -$91 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas5%
Utility gas22%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
Connecticut25
New Haven Metro Area37
New Haven County37

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
Connecticut28
New Haven Metro Area52
New Haven County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 13
Feb 29 3 10
Mar 37 4 8
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 31 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

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Post University
4 miles, SW
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Quinnipiac University
13 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

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Saint Mary's Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Waterbury Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Bristol Hospital
8 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT

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