Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability62
Walkability40
Commute27
Public Transit74
Affordability100
Public Safety24
Airports88
Hospitals17
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.4kPopulation+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
$36kMedian 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
$65kMedian Home Value-$40k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$634Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Youth Academy
1 miles, NE
The Ron Clark Academy
2 miles, NW
Healing Waters Christian Academy
2 miles, W
St John the Evangelist School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Beulah Heights University
3 miles, N
Georgia State University
4 miles, N
Spelman College
5 miles, NW
Herzing University-Atlanta
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Grady Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
5 miles, N
Emory University Hospital Midtown
6 miles, N
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
Columbus Airport
87 miles, S
Lovell Field
104 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
137 miles, W