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Lakewood

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Chautauqua County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New York
  • 4 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Lakewood is a town in New York with a population of 2,888. Lakewood is in Chautauqua County. Living in Lakewood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Lakewood and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lakewood are above average.
    Population
    2,888

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $680
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Lakewood Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      13.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      564.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,283.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Lakewood

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,180
    National
    $55,322
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      Lakewood Reviews

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      Lakewood is a beautiful, quiet town. All of the members make everyone in the community feel welcome!
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      I think it's a great place to chill out in the summers and spend time with family and friends. As someone who only lives there in the summer but who has visited year round, I can honestly say that every time I go there's a new adventure and growing up in this town has made me lifelong friends and memories. Hopefully, sometime in the future, I'll be able to recreate the magic of my summer childhood memories on the lake, building bonfires, and watching movies under the stars in our backyard for my children.
      Phenomenal school system, caring teachers and local leaders. Well kept roads and parks. Safe community with many local events for residents and non-residents alike.