Lakewood, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakewood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lakewood Park
      Solomons Park
      Stewart Creek Greenway
      Martin Luther King Park
      Enderly Park
      L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park
      Five Points Park
      Seversville Park

      Entertainment

      Cardinals Stadium
      Jack Martin Stadium
      Irwin Belk Complex
      Dave Harris Stadium
      Kings Stadium
      Ray's Splash Planet
      The James C. Dowd House
      Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Bojangles'
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakewood? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Lakewood.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakewood? The cost of living in Lakewood is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
      Lakewood
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakewood? Lakewood crime rates are 12,800, which are 421% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      12,800 per 100k people

      461% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      461% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lakewood? The median income in Lakewood is $33,581 which is 30% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $33,58139% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,62244% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      18%

      277% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lakewood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A Housing

      What are Lakewood home prices? Lakewood home prices are $85,500 - which is 46% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $85,50054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $947equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lakewood have good schools? The Lakewood graduation rate is 64% - which is 21% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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