Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability44
Walkability54
Commute66
Public Transit55
Affordability99
Public Safety49
Airports24
Hospitals32
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+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
$61kMedian 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
$164kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$685Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
Mesivta Ateres Shmuel of Waterbury
1 miles, SW
Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School
2 miles, SW
Children's Community School
2 miles, S
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
2 miles, SW
Post University
4 miles, SW
Quinnipiac University
13 miles, SE
Charter Oak State College
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
Saint Mary's Hospital
2 miles, SW
Waterbury Hospital
2 miles, SW
Bristol Hospital
8 miles, NE
Midstate Medical Center
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, Waterbury, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
23 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
30 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
50 miles, SW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
54 miles, S