Living in Lakewood (Washington)
Lakewood (Washington) is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 59,829 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #2,218 of 16,523), commuters (top 17%, #1,043 of 6,227), retired couples (top 19%, #1,722 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lakewood (Washington)
- The Salish Sea is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Tacoma, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 29 min and sets around 1:23; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Lakewood (Washington) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,486 of 11,898 | #186 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,114 of 9,771 | #58 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,164 of 8,006 | #172 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,696 of 6,237 | #140 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,722 of 9,474 | #101 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,474 of 9,474 | #199 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,967 of 10,762 | #161 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #2,193 of 4,537 | #64 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #2,017 of 4,444 | #52 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #2,010 of 3,053 | #63 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,370 of 7,271 | #97 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #1,043 of 6,227 | #35 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,557 of 3,933 | #38 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #865 of 2,119 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,807 of 8,006 | #79 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,122 of 12,111 | #165 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,065 of 4,114 | #54 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,211 of 7,271 | #95 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,915 of 9,474 | #198 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #16,231 of 18,063 | #307 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #2,218 of 16,523 | #123 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #16,489 of 18,063 | #336 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,891 of 16,523 | #126 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,151 of 21,167 | #70 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,967 of 12,111 | #213 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,201 of 6,413 | #139 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 66 | #3,036 of 12,111 | #101 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,828 of 4,750 | #40 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Steilacoom 6 km
- Parkland (Washington) 7 km
- University Place 8 km
- Fircrest 8 km
- Joint Base Lewis McChord 8 km
- Midland (Washington) 9 km
- Spanaway 10 km
- Tacoma 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.