Question 1

Is Lakewood, OH or Middletown, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Lakewood, OH is approximately $221,000 and in Middletown, OH it is approximately $172,700 — a difference of $48,300.

Question 2

Is Lakewood, OH or Middletown, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, OH is more walkable. Lakewood, OH has a Walk Score of 59/100 and Middletown, OH has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lakewood, OH or Middletown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, OH has higher-rated schools. Lakewood, OH has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Middletown, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Lakewood, OH or Middletown, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lakewood, OH	Middletown, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$221K	$173K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$940	$929 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$63K	$64K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	59/100 ✓ More walkable	9/100
Transit Score	4/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	65/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	16 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.7/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commuters	Families seeking affordable suburban livingStudents or faculty at Butler UniversityRetirees wanting low cost of living

Lakewood, OH vs Middletown, OH

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