Lakewood, WA
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability
49
Walkability
44
Commute
34
Public Transit
56
Affordability
59
Public Safety
35
Airports
97
Hospitals
35
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
60k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
60%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black12%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$9.5k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$269k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$916
Median Monthly Rent
+$235 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakewood
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Lakewood
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
Mar | 45 | 5 | 1 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, WA
St Frances Cabrini School
1 miles, E
Lakewood Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
3 miles, N
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
4 miles, E
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
7 miles, NE
University of Puget Sound
7 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, WA
St Clare Hospital
1 miles, SE
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
4 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
22 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
109 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
113 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E