Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dog House (hot dogs)
Coffee Shop
eco coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
HoneyBaked & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hoja's Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wolf's Brew
Coffee Shop
donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
groundwork
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
RA's donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BAKERS & BARISTAS
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sheldrake Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
John Ford Stadium
Stadium
Malecon
Nightclub
Lakewood Pacific 16 Theaters
Cinema
Round1
Bowling Alley
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Harkins Cerritos 16
Cinema
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX
Cinema
Multi-Purpose Room
Theatre Arts
Little India
Attraction
Cal Bowl
Bowling Alley
Burnight Center/Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Cypress
Attraction
Food and Drink (69) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Adalberto's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Mr & Mrs Market / Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Icy N Spicy Creamery
Sweets
The Buffalo Spot
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
California Sushi & Teriyaki
Fast Food
The Dog House
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
PickUp Stix
Fast Food
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Ohana Hawaiian BBQ
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Results Nutrition
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
The Hot Room (Yoga)
Gym
Long Beach Fit Club
Gym
Snack Bar
Community Centre
Heartwell Community Center
Community Centre
Weingart Senior Center
Community Centre
Martial Arts
Gym
Mark Taper Vista Lodge
Community Centre
4th Quarter Fitness
Gym
Ra Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Grit Cycle Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Ja Yoga
Gym
Curves
Gym
Mary Rodriguez Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (13) A+
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Star Donuts
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Bellflower Donuts
Bakery
Susie Cakes
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Luis Meat Market
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Granny's Donuts
Bakery
Tous les Jours
Bakery
Sweet Jill's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Jerry's Liquor Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Jose San Martin Park
Park
Jose Del Valle Park
Park
Pan American Park
Park
Candleverde Park
Park
Mayfair Park
Park
Heartwell Park
Park
Mae Boyar Park
Park
Heartwell Park
Park
Heartwell Park
Park
labyrinth
Park
Liberty Park
Park
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Park
Westgate Park
Park
Monte Verde Park
Park
Birdcage Park
Park
Rynerson Park
Park
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Park
Michelson Street Park
Park
Rosie the Riveter Park
Park
Simon Bolivar Park
Park
Wardlow Park
Park
(former) Lakewood Equestrian Center
Park
Constitution Park
Park
Gridley Park
Park
Davenport Park
Park
Shops (89) A+
Amazing Cuts
Beauty
Gracie's Hair
Beauty
Boot World
Shoes
ampm
Convenience Store
The Milk Barn
Convenience Store
We Care Hair
Beauty
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Swan Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Centenial Feed & Pet Supply
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
La Joli Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Vicki & Friends Salon
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
Golden Edge Barbershop
Hairdresser
Uniform Advantage
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Lakewood.
Public Transit Stops (220)
Stops & Stations A+
Bus 266
Bus Stop
COW - Liberty Park
Bus Stop
COW
Bus Stop
COW - Liberty Park
Bus Stop
Gridley-South
Bus Stop
183rd-Los Cerritos Center
Bus Stop
South-Gridley
Bus Stop
Gridley-187th
Bus Stop
South-Gridley
Bus Stop
183rd-Los Cerritos Center
Bus Stop
Gridley-187th
Bus Stop
183rd-Gridley
Bus Stop
Del Amo-Pioneer
Bus Stop
South-Jersey
Bus Stop
South-Jersey
Bus Stop
Douglas & Private Road North
Bus Stop
Del Amo-Pioneer
Bus Stop
Airport & Terminal West
Bus Stop
South-Pioneer
Bus Stop
Del Amo-Cabrillo
Bus Stop
South-Pioneer
Bus Stop
Del Amo-Violeta
Bus Stop
Spring & San Anseline Northwest
Bus Stop
Spring & Bellflower Northwest
Bus Stop
Spring & Los Coyotes Northwest
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lakewood is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D-

Lakewood crime rates are 2,809 per 100k, which is 1% lower than California
Property Crime
2,341 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
468 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A+

The median income in Lakewood is $96,487 - which is 51% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$96,487 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (33)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lakewood Dental Arts
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Brittany House
Clinic
Lakewood Sheriffs Station
Police
Serene Dental Care
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
L A County Fire #94
Fire Station
Sports Chiropractic
Clinic
Lakewood Dental Center
Dentist
Chris Basiago, DDS
Dentist
Village Professional Bldg
Clinic
D&D Dental
Dentist
Lakewood Cerritos Dental Centers
Dentist
Village Rd Professional Bldg
Clinic
Village Rd Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Bee Well Holistic Wellness Center
Doctor
Integrated Wellness
Doctor
Triangle Eye Care
Doctor
SunWest Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
iSmile Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Lakewood home prices are $595,200 - which is 45% higher than California
Home Price
$595,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Lakewood graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (19) A+
Gompers K-8
Lakewood Christian Schools
Montessori School Eureka
Bancroft Middle
Macarthur Elementary
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Elementary
St Cyprian Elementary School
Bethany Lutheran School
Educare Preschool
Twain Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Stephen Foster Elementary
Intensive Learning Center
Bright Time Child Care Learning Center
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Craig Williams Elementary
Holmes Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Henry
Burcham Elementary
Hoover Middle
St Pancratius Elementary School
Riley Elementary
Wonderland Preschool
Bragg Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
Lakewood Christian Schools
Lakewood High
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Elementary
St Joseph High School
Mayfair High
Buena Vista High
Odyssey Stem Academy
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Valley Christian High School
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Gahr (Richard) High
Southeast Rop
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
California Advancing Pathways For Students In Los Angeles Co
Somerset Continuation High
Artesia High
Millikan High
Long Beach Unified School District Rop
Reid High
Beach High-Intensive Learning Program
Bellflower High
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street
Gethsemane Baptist Christian School
Cerritos High
Select Community Day (Secondary)
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ratings A-

Lakewood has an overall rating of 79% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A-
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Lakewood, CA Area Guide

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Lakewood Area Facts

  • Lakewood has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lakewood crime rates are 1% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lakewood is 17% higher than the California average

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Lakewood, CA - Gamble on a Fun Time 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) Upon driving into the city of Lakewood, CA the small town feel will instantly creep up on you. I had no idea what expect from Lakewood when I visited in Mid 2009 but quickly got a feeling for my surroundings in Lakewood. Lakewood has a small town look and feel but there is some ...Read More decent shopping, surprising nightlife and you can even get a really good Philly cheese steak in the last place you'd expect. Weird, I know!

The Lakewood Center Mall was the first place I visited in the city. The shopping is decent, the mall is well maintained and on the second floor you can get excellent Philly cheese steaks. The Lakewood Center Mall is worth a visit just for the cheese steak if nothing else. Nearby Nightlife includes Sea Hawk which has an 80's feel but a good layout, strong drinks and pool tables. Boomer's is another nightspot that features two bars and plenty of alcohol to go around along with some great dancing.

Families should consider visiting Pacific Theatres Regency Fun Center which has an outstanding arcade. There is not much in the way of nature aside from a few small parks and there are not many other family attractions. Lakewood would make a great place to raise a family with quiet streets, mild entertainment, a good location and decent schools. Visitors should limit their time to a night or two, grab a cheese steak and visit the clubs. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakewood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jose San Martin Park
      Jose Del Valle Park
      Pan American Park
      Candleverde Park
      Mayfair Park
      Heartwell Park
      Mae Boyar Park
      Heartwell Park

      Entertainment

      John Ford Stadium
      Malecon
      Lakewood Pacific 16 Theaters
      Round1
      Veterans Memorial Stadium
      Harkins Cerritos 16
      Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX
      Multi-Purpose Room

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Subway
      KFC
      Adalberto's
      Baskin-Robbins
      Mr & Mrs Market / Liquor
      Taco Bell
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakewood? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Lakewood.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakewood? The cost of living in Lakewood is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
      Lakewood
      163

      63% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakewood? Lakewood crime rates are 2,809, which are 1% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,809 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lakewood? The median income in Lakewood is $96,487 which is 51% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $96,48774% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,51322% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lakewood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakewood Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      John's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      ER
      Serene Dental Care
      Bee Well Holistic Wellness Center
      Lakewood Primary Care Medical Group
      Health Care Partners

      B Housing

      What are Lakewood home prices? Lakewood home prices are $595,200 - which is 45% higher than California
      Median home value
      $595,200222% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,905101% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Lakewood have good schools? The Lakewood graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      31% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Lakewood a good place to live? Lakewood has an overall rating of 79% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      5 total surveys

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