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Lakewood, CA vs Laguna Woods, CA

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Are people in Laguna Woods older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in Laguna Woods is 36.1 years older than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laguna Woods or Lakewood?
- Laguna Woods housing costs are 39.3% less expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laguna Woods or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of Laguna Woods is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

Things to do in Laguna Woods?
Laguna Woods is a city located in Orange County, California with an estimated population of 16,469 according to the 2019 census. The city provides numerous outdoor activities such as trails for hiking and cycling plus multiple restaurants and shopping centers providing jobs for locals.

 Lakewood, CALaguna Woods, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,546329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock74.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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Reviews for Laguna Woods    3 Reviews

I.ve lived in Laguna Woods Village since 2020 and I like it. There is a sense of tranquility here and community with my neighbors. The best part of it is that there's a  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live here now and its my 3 rd home. Bigger 3 bedroom to a smaller1 bedroom and now a 2 bedroom. Its a great safe quiet and extremely well planned city...beautiful  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Laguna Woods is primarily a gated over 55 senior community that was formerly Leisure World. It is a very well run community with many activities including a  More

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