Lakewood, OH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

50,002

Unemployment

5.3%

Poverty

13.0%

Median Home

$171,600

Median Income

$54,487

Median Rent

$813

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Lakewood SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Lakewood, OH Crime Report

808
Total Crimes

1,636.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

-30.26%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Lakewood / 100k People	Ohio / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	808	1,636.0	2,159.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	64	129.6	308.8	387.8
Murder	1	2.0	7.0	6.5
Robbery	29	58.7	66.9	73.9
Aggravated Assault	25	50.6	191.6	279.7
Property Crime	744	1,506.4	1,850.3	1,958.2
Burglary	62	125.5	318.8	314.2
Larceny	592	1,198.6	1,359.8	1,398.0
Car Theft	90	182.2	171.7	246.0

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Lakewood, OH Cost Of Living

95
Lakewood's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lakewood	Ohio	National Average
Overall	95	90	100

Services	102	100	100
Groceries	106	99	100
Health	110	100	100
Housing	74	74	100
Transportation	99	102	100
Utilities	93	93	100

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Rankings for Lakewood in Ohio

Ranks #84 in Safest Places In Ohio

Ranks #100 in Best Places To Live In Ohio

Ranks #128 in Most Dangerous Cities In Ohio

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Population over time in Lakewood

Year	Population	% Change
2020	50,002	-1.1%
2019	50,553	-0.4%
2018	50,778	-0.2%
2017	50,866	-0.6%
2016	51,155	-0.5%
2015	51,434	-0.5%
2014	51,693	-0.6%
2013	52,002	-0.6%
2012	52,329	-0.7%
2011	52,674	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lakewood

White

83.1% (41,529)

African American

6.3% (3,128)

American Indian

0.1% (52)

Asian

2.3% (1,153)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.3% (144)

Two Or More

3.6% (1,785)

Hispanic

4.4% (2,211)

Race	Lakewood	OH	USA
White	83.1%	78.3%	60.1%
African American	6.3%	12.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	2.3%	2.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.6%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	4.4%	3.9%	18.2%

Gender in Lakewood

Female

51.3% (25,658)

Male

48.7% (24,344)

Gender	Lakewood	OH	USA
Female	51.3%	51.0%	50.8%
Male	48.7%	49.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lakewood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (1,500)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (1,500)

High School / GED

19.0% (9,500)

Some College

21.0% (10,500)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (3,500)

Bachelor's Degree

30.0% (15,000)

Master's Degree

13.0% (6,500)

Professional Degree

3.0% (1,500)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (500)

Education	Lakewood	OH	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	30.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	13.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lakewood, Ohio

Less than $10,000

6.1% (305,468)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.2% (258,458)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.8% (492,329)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.9% (496,656)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.6% (681,157)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.3% (1,015,933)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (540,913)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.9% (644,178)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (321,794)

$200,000 or more

4.9% (243,312)

Income	Lakewood	OH	USA
Less than $10,000	6.1%	6.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.2%	4.4%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.8%	9.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.9%	9.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.6%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.3%	18.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.9%	14.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	5.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.9%	5.2%	8.3%

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