Lakewood, Washington

Population 58,569

Lakewood is located in Pierce County, WA. The population is 58,569, making Lakewood the 2nd largest city in Pierce County.

There are 28 public schools in Lakewood with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lakewood is moderate , and there are 62 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lakewood is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lakewood property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lakewood include McChord AFB, Steilacoom and University Place.

Lakewood Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

Crime Rate

44.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 499
  • Violent Crimes: 757
  • Robbery: 166
  • Burglary: 632
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

8.85% Lower than national avg.
  • 62 offenders in Lakewood
  • 10.59 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

70 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 63

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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28 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 28 K-12 public schools in Lakewood, WA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Lakewood's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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62 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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49 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lakewood, WA issued 49 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 49 permits, 28 were issued for single family homes and 21 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lakewood, WA issued 67 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 67 permits, 51 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,000
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,103
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,409
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,005
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,417

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Environmental Hazards

70 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Lakewood, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lakewood, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Lakewood, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.37°
  • February 42.63°
  • March 44.17°
  • April 47.98°
  • May 54.08°
  • June 59.19°
  • July 64.05°
  • August 64.64°
  • September 60.82°
  • October 51.82°
  • November 45.42°
  • December 39.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lakewood, WA

Earthquakes
Lakewood, WA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lakewood, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lakewood, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lakewood, WA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lakewood, WA: $45,261

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lakewood is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.63%
White Collar - 54.37%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Denny Heck

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Lakewood, WA
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