Lakewood, WA

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 44
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 66
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Schools 34
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, WA

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St Clare Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E