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Neighborhood
New Orleans

Lakewood

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    C
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B-
Lakewood is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana with a population of 1,589. Lakewood is in Orleans Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Lakewood offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lakewood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Lakewood and residents tend to have moderate political views.
About Lakewood...
Population
1,589
Neighborhood in
New Orleans
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$622,885
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,588
National
$949
Area Feel
Sparse Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    10%
  • Own
    90%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    531.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    531.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    212.8
    284

Residents

Diversity
C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$178,366
National
$55,322
Families with Children
38%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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