Livability Score

56
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
China Wok
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Shops (3) F
Town Fashions
Clothing
LA Nail
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lakewood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lakewood is 101/100 - which is 8% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime B+

Lakewood crime rates are 1,374 per 100k, which is 51% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,133 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
241 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment C+

The median income in Lakewood is $60,148 - which is 28% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$60,148
D+
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Lakewood home prices are $207,600 - which is 45% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$207,600
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
51%
A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools F

The Lakewood graduation rate is 70% - which is 14% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
70%
D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Furman Middle
High Schools (0) F
Lakewood High
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ratings F

Lakewood has an overall rating of 7% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
F
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Lakewood Area Facts

  • Lakewood has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Lakewood crime rates are 51% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lakewood is 8% higher than the South Carolina average
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Not the best area 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 26, 2020) Lakewood is okay when it come to education but not the best when it comes to crime not really surprised being that it is apart of the 15 South area ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakewood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      China Wok
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakewood? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lakewood.
      Drive to Work
      92%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lakewood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors