Lakewood
City in California, United States
Overview
Lakewood, California is a lively suburban city in Los Angeles County, recognized for its safe neighborhoods, friendly atmosphere, and well-kept public spaces. It boasts a wide variety of parks, shopping centers, and locally owned eateries, making it both family-friendly and convenient for residents and visitors. Its central location offers easy access to nearby beaches and the city of Los Angeles.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
63,612
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.85°, -118.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,780
Local Cost
$2,560
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
97
English
98
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
331 mm
Internet Speed
341 Mbps
Upload
254 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGB
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 91/100.