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Lakewood, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Lakewood.

Population: 79,203 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lakewood, CA is $870,092 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $828,500 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,298/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$870,092

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$870,092
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$876,738
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$828,500
Median list price
$808,167
Median price per sqft
$618
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,298/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,320/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,237/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,103/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Bellflower Unified, Long Beach Unified, Paramount Unified
Schools include
Stephen Foster Elementary, Intensive Learning Center, Craig Williams Elementary, Holmes Elementary, Hoover Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southern Avenue Industrial Area (6.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
73.7°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,935
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
359,772
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
349,158

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (40 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
43
Hospitals include
UCI HEALTH-LAKEWOOD, PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
805
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
79.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,161
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LakewoodState medianUS median
Median home value$870,092$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$828,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,298/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,161$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lakewood, CA?
$870,092.
What is the median sale price in Lakewood, CA?
$828,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lakewood, CA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Lakewood, CA?
Typical rent: $3,298/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lakewood, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Lakewood, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lakewood, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lakewood, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lakewood, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lakewood, CA?
20 schools (14 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lakewood, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lakewood, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lakewood, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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