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Pahrump, NV vs Lakewood, CA

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Are people in Lakewood older or younger than people in Pahrump?
- The Median Age in Lakewood is 15.5 years younger than in Pahrump.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lakewood or Pahrump?
- Lakewood housing costs are 123.5% more expensive than Pahrump housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lakewood or Pahrump?
- The average commute for residents of Lakewood is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pahrump.

Things to do in Pahrump?
Pahrump, Nevada sits within Nye County featuring numerous attractions such as Spring Mountain State Park or Pahrump Valley Speedway combined with stores like Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino and multiple dining spots including Mamma Mia's Italian Restaurant.

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.

 Pahrump, NVLakewood, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,419329,725,481
 Median Income$53,743  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$329,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pahrump    28 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

There is so much new blood here and it's young. With the opening of Arby's, Chipotle, and maybe Dutch Brothers it's starting to feel a lot bigger than it used to. There  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Pahrump about 7 years ago after our home in Las Vegas sold to the first couple looking at it, and we couldn't find a home there that we liked in our price  More

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Someone needs to update this information. Things have changed. The Town of Pahrump is making changes. No one wants negative comments about where they live, and the fact  More

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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 14 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 17 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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