Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 40
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 24
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.4k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
62% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black92%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$65k Median Home Value -$40k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$634 Median Monthly Rent +$40 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (78%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta Youth Academy
1 miles, NE
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The Ron Clark Academy
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

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Spelman College
5 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
87 miles, S
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Lovell Field
104 miles, NW