Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Lakewood, OH is approximately $221,000 and in Westerville, OH it is approximately $277,900 — a difference of $56,900.

Question 2

Is Lakewood, OH or Westerville, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Westerville, OH scores higher on safety. Lakewood, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Westerville, OH has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Lakewood, OH or Westerville, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakewood, OH is more walkable. Lakewood, OH has a Walk Score of 59/100 and Westerville, OH has a Walk Score of 3/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Westerville, OH has higher-rated schools. Lakewood, OH has a school rating of 6.7/10 and Westerville, OH has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lakewood, OH	Westerville, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$221K ✓ Lower price	$278K
Median Rent	$940 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$63K	$90K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	59/100 ✓ More walkable	3/100
Transit Score	4/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	65/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	16 min ✓ Shorter commute	35 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.7/10	6.8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commuters	familiescommuters to Columbusremote workers seeking a quiet suburb

Lakewood, OH vs Westerville, OH

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