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Lakewood, Washington by the numbers
According to the FBI, Lakewood had 5.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 80% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The median household income is $74,720 and the median home value is $461,200. About 62,937 people live in Lakewood.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lakewood?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Lakewood at 5.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (320 in all). It stands at 80% higher than the Washington rate (2.8); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Property crime came to 1,677 offenses (26.8 per 1,000; Washington: 19.7). Compared with 2021, when 463 were reported, the count is down 31%.
| Offense (2025) | Lakewood count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 320 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 36 | 0.58 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 44 | 0.70 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 240 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,677 | 26.8 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 176 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,329 | 21.3 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 172 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lakewood changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 463 | 2,982 | 5 |
| 2022 | 525 | 3,287 | 4 |
| 2023 | 468 | 3,061 | 5 |
| 2024 | 403 | 2,260 | 4 |
| 2025 | 320 | 1,677 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Lakewood Police Department's own reports.
How does Lakewood compare with Washington?
Lakewood's median household earns $74,720 a year, 24% lower than the state figure ($98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $461,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,525 a month. About 62,937 people live on 17 square miles of land, roughly 3,689 per square mile. The city lies in Pierce County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lakewood | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,937 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,720 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $461,200 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lakewood?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lakewood: Lakewood and American Lake Gardens/Mcchord Afb. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Lakewood has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Steilacoom Lake Dam (28 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Pierce County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Lakewood?
Lakewood city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Where crews are working: 005. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Lakewood?
Inside the city limits there are 28 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 9 state parks or recreation areas: Cutts Island, Dash Point, Eagle Island, Joemma Beach and Kopachuck and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lakewood
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Lakewood city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #359 (Lakewood), Lakewood Shooting Range INC (Lakewood), Pawnbrokers Northwest (Lakewood), Ponders Pawnbrokers (Lakewood) and Wgs Guns INC (Lakewood).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lakewood city limits: Booze Barn (Lakewood) and Duanne's Liquor Market (Lakewood).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Lakewood city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Lakewood?
In 2025, Lakewood had 5.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (320 reported), 80% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 26.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lakewood?
$74,720 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Lakewood?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $461,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lakewood?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Pierce County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Tacoma, WA (7 mi) · South Hill, WA (12 mi) · Federal Way, WA (14 mi) · Lacey, WA (15 mi) · Auburn, WA (18 mi) · Olympia, WA (19 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Pierce County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Lakewood city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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