Lakewood, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,975 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,962 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$664 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$960 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
3
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
4
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 30 23
Feb 2 19 24
Mar 3 17 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 4 0 54
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 4 11 39
Dec 4 28 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 150, NY
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Schools

Southwestern Senior High School
2 miles, SE • 5 star
Southwestern Middle School
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Southwestern Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Jamestown Business College
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Community College
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
SUNY at Fredonia
24 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Warren General Hospital
20 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
65 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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