Lakewood, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 25,345 housing units in Lakewood.
This represents a 4.6% growth from 24,230 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 25,345 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Lakewood is about 47.5%.
Lakewood's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.2%.
Average household size is 2.39 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lakewood were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.80% |
| One Bedroom | 22.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $147,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $146,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median year structure was built | 1972 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $467 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.70% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.60% |
| Debt Free | 31.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.3% |
