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Lakewood, WA

Founded 1833Pierce CountyElev. 80 m
Population
63,034
Median home
$420,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Lakewood

Lakewood is home to roughly 63,034 residents. Lakewood was founded in 1833 and sits in Pierce County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $70,524. Homes carry a median value of $420,500, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (44.1%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
63,034
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$70,524
Per-capita income
$40,711
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
28.8 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White44.1%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%
Black12.7%
Asian7.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.8%
Sales & office22.3%
Service21%
Production, transportation & material moving16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$420,500
Median gross rent
$1,460/mo
Owner-occupied
44.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
26,125
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lakewood has 26 public schools — 11 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading34%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alfaretta HouseHighGrades 11–12
Clover Park High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
CPSD Open Doors ProgramHighGrades 9–12
General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Lakes High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Northwest Career and Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oakridge Group HomeHighGrades 9–12
Re-Entry High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Transition Day StudentsHighGrades 5–12
Hudtloff Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lochburn Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Re-Entry Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomas Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Custer Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime95% above national
Lakewood754
Washington365
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime153% above national
Lakewood4,947
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lakewood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lakewood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Pierce County
AvalancheVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lakewood is in Pierce County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lakewood was founded in 1833 and sits in Pierce County. Elevation ~80 m.

Map of Lakewood
Lakewood, WA
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Woodbrook Hunt ClubMunson, Herbert and Barbara House
Notable people from Lakewood
Jermaine KearseJoseph GrayCraig LancasterJesse HendrixNathan OverbayJ'Nai BridgesDustin StantonTyler AcordSemaj BookerDeath of Adre-Anna Jackson
People searches in Lakewood
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Nearby cities
University Place (4 mi)Tacoma (7 mi)Puyallup (11 mi)Federal Way (14 mi)Lacey (15 mi)Auburn (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lakewood, WA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lakewood, Washington.

Paul Williams Wright, 49
Lakewood · 98498
AKA Paul W Wright, Paul William Wright
Richard Steven Johnson, 70
Lakewood · 98498
AKA Richard Steven Johnson
Michael Leslie Brown, 41
Lakewood · 98439
AKA Michael L Brown
Robert Michael Buffam, 54
Lakewood · 98439
AKA Robert M Jones, Robert Benjamin
Benjamin Batson, 71
Lakewood · Pierce County · 98493
AKA James Ray Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lakewood — frequently asked

What is the population of Lakewood, Washington?
Lakewood has a population of about 63,034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lakewood?
The median home value in Lakewood is $420,500, and the median gross rent is $1,460/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lakewood safe? What is the crime rate?
Lakewood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 754 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lakewood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pierce County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 26 public schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lakewood?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Lakewood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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