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Lakewood, OH
Lakewood · Cuyahoga County · OH 44107
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$221K
Median Price
59/100
Walk Score
6.7/10
Schools
16 min
to Cleveland, OH
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
67/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
C-Walkability
59/100
WYLT Score66/100
Our Take
Lakewood offers decent affordability and solid schools, plus a commute of just 16 minutes to downtown Cleveland. It’s somewhat walkable and has a fair amount of bike routes, but parking can be tight and some streets get noisy. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly spot near the city that still feels like a community, it’s worth a look.
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The Good
- ✓Homes are cheaper than many parts of Cleveland
- ✓Public schools have high ratings
- ✓Walk score around 60 makes local errands easy
- ✓Only a short drive to downtown amenities
Real Talk
- !Parking is limited in certain commercial corridors
- !Noise can be an issue near busy streets and highway access points
- !Some pockets have higher crime rates than the county average
- !Property taxes are on the higher side for Ohio
- $Higher property tax burden
- $Heating costs in winter can add up for older houses
- $Potential maintenance costs for older properties
Best For
Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commutersBike enthusiasts
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Lakewood, OH
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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