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Overview
Introduction to Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 5 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. It's included in the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area. The municipality has a high population density. Lakewood's Gold Coast features a large number of upscale high-rise apartment and condominium buildings. Clifton Park is the wealthiest neighborhood in the city. The downtown includes a large number of high-rise buildings. Madison Village, situated in southeast Lakewood is known for its counterculture atmosphere.
Lakewood features a large amount of historic homes. In order to keep the historic look of the city's houses the popular "Make Lakewood Beautiful" program has residents competing for awards which are given to the homes which best resemble the original design of the house. The city implemented a special building code which requires development in Lakewood to resemble the city's historic brick and mortar structures. The residential district known as "Birdtown" is a National Register Historic District. The city is bordered by Lake Erie.
Lakewood History
During the early 1800's Lakewood had not been developed and was still a forest area. James Nicholson was Lakewood's original settler and by 1818 he owned a large acreage and constructed a colonial house. During the mid-19th century agriculture was still a primary factor for the economy. The region was known for its quality fruit. After the Civil War ended Lakewood's population significantly expanded and the community was prospering. The wealthy citizens constructed numerous impressive mansions.
Near the end of the 19th century the population significantly increased again due to developments in the area's transportation, including streetcar lines and trains. The orchids and vineyards were replaced with homes. Immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe moved to Lakewood to work in the region's factories. It was established as a city in 1911.
Lakewood Attractions
- Beck Center for the Arts features a variety of theatrical productions, concerts and art shows.
- Lakewood Art Fair
- Lakewood Farmers' Market
- The historic homes of Lakewood
Lakewood Activities
Lakewood Park is a popular location for outdoor activities and includes an extensive trail for bicycle riding and jogging. The park has a concert stage and also features a boardwalk which offers excellent views of the Cleveland skyline. Nightlife is very popular along Madison and Detroit avenues. The residents enjoy the Winterhurst Ice Rink and the numerous quality parks.
Residents often travel to nearby Cleveland for activities and to watch professional sports. The Rocky River Valley is a popular destination in the county for activities. The nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a scenic destination and features the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad. Lake Erie features popular beaches.
Lakewood Transportation
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the closest major airport.
Demographics
People
Total Population | 50,553 |
Male Share of the Population | 49.1% |
Female Share of the Population | 50.9% |
Senior Citizens | 12.4% |
Employed Population 16+ | 29,481 |
Age of the Population | 35 |
Families
% of people married | 37.9% |
Average household size | 2 |
Education and Earnings
Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher | 62.3% |
Median Earnings25+ | $41,696 |
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification | $21,269 |
Median Earnings With High School Degree | $29,534 |
Wealth
Median Family Income | $75,566 |
% Above Poverty Level | 85.7% |
% Below Poverty Level | 14.3% |
Commute & Sprawl
Average Commute Time | 24 minutes |
% Working from Home | 4.3% |
% Walking and Biking to Work | 3.8% |
% Using Public Transportation | 4.5% |
Housing
People Living Alone | 44.7% |
Median Gross Rent | $763 |
Median House Value | $147,900 |
Ancestry
German | 25.2% |
Irish | 22.5% |
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American) | 18% |
Italian | 10.8% |
English | 8.6% |
Polish | 8.1% |
Hungarian | 4% |
Arab | 4% |
Slovak | 3.2% |
Scottish | 2.3% |
French Except Basque | 2.1% |
Russian | 1.4% |
Romanian | 1.4% |
Dutch | 1.4% |
Czech | 1.3% |
Slovene | 1.2% |
Greek | 1.2% |
Lebanese | 1.1% |
Albanian | 1% |
Welsh | 1% |
Ukrainian | 0.8% |
Croatian | 0.8% |
Palestinian | 0.8% |
Swedish | 0.7% |
Austrian | 0.6% |
Norwegian | 0.5% |
Jordanian | 0.5% |
African | 0.5% |
Swiss | 0.5% |
Canadian | 0.5% |
Lithuanian | 0.4% |
Finnish | 0.4% |
Syrian | 0.3% |
Serbian | 0.3% |
Turkish | 0.3% |
Afghan) | 0.3% |
Iranian | 0.2% |
Iraqi | 0.2% |
Danishn | 0.2% |
West Indian | 0.1% |
Jamaican | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 0.1% |
Ghanaian | 0.1% |
Macedonian | 0.1% |
Latvian | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 0.1% |
Portuguese | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 0.1% |
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Lakewood Almanac
Category | Value |
County | Cuyahoga County |
Standard Zip Codes | 44107 |
Phone Area Codes | 4,40,216 |
Time Zone | America/New_York |
Approximate Latitude | 41.48 |
Approximate Longitude | -81.8 |
Lakewood Climate
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
- Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
- Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)
Station | CLEVELAND HOPKNS INTL AP |
Distance | 6.3 miles |
Jan Temp | 19 to 33 F |
Apr Temp | 38 to 57 F |
Jul Temp | 62 to 81 F |
Oct Temp | 44 to 61 F |
Annual Precip | 38.7 inches |
Station | OBERLIN |
Distance | 26.3 miles |
Jan Temp | 16 to 32 F |
Apr Temp | 36 to 58 F |
Jul Temp | 60 to 83 F |
Oct Temp | 40 to 63 F |
Annual Precip | 36.2 inches |
Station | CHARDON |
Distance | 32.6 miles |
Jan Temp | 14 to 32 F |
Apr Temp | 34 to 56 F |
Jul Temp | 58 to 80 F |
Oct Temp | 39 to 60 F |
Annual Precip | 47.3 inches |
Nearby Cities and Towns
Location | Population | Median Family Income |
Bay Village | 15,391 | $120,451 |
Brook Park | 18,721 | $62,183 |
Brooklyn | 10,862 | $58,992 |
Cleveland | 387,398 | $35,191 |
Fairview Park | 16,400 | $83,172 |
Rocky River | 20,310 | $105,966 |
Lakewood Hospitals
Lakewood Hospital
(Non-profit)
14519 Detroit Avenue
(216) 521-4200
Lakewood Public Schools
Emerson Elementary School
13439 Clifton Blvd
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4254
Primary
Total Enrollment 480
Garfield Middle School
13114 Detroit Ave
ZIP: 44107
(216)
529-4241
Middle
Total Enrollment 588
Grant Elementary School
17415 Northwood Ave
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4217
Primary
Total Enrollment 239
Harding Middle School
16601 Madison Ave
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4261
Middle
Total Enrollment 587
Harrison Elementary School
2080 Quail St
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4230
Primary
Total Enrollment 412
Hayes Elementary
School
16401 Delaware Ave
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4228
Primary
Total Enrollment 452
Horace Mann Elementary School
1215 W Clifton Blvd
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4257
Primary
Total Enrollment 370
Lakewood City Academy
13701 Lake Ave
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4037
Other
Total Enrollment 169
Lakewood High School
14100 Franklin Blvd
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4028
High
Total
Enrollment 1705
Lincoln Elementary School
13889 Clifton Blvd
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4232
Primary
Total Enrollment 355
Roosevelt Elementary School
13465 Franklin Blvd
ZIP: 44107
(216) 529-4224
Primary
Total Enrollment 280
Lakewood Private Schools
Brownstone Private Child Care
18225 Sloane Ave
ZIP: 44107
Elementary
Total Enrollment 10
Lakewood Catholic Academy
14808 Lake Ave
ZIP: 44107
Elementary
Total Enrollment 531
Lakewood Lutheran School
14560 Madison Ave
ZIP: 44107
Elementary
Total Enrollment 17
St Edward High School
13500 Detroit Ave
ZIP: 44107
Secondary
Total Enrollment 863