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Population:56,492
Pop. Change:-3%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
County: Pierce County
City:Lakewood
Zip Code:98499, 98497, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Lakewood, Washington

As of 2011, Lakewood's population is 56,492 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.87 percent.

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The median home cost in Lakewood is $239,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.94 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lakewood's cost of living is 15.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Lakewood public schools spend $4,807 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Lakewood.

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The unemployment rate in Lakewood is 10.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lakewood jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lakewood's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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