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Lakewood, Ohio

       
Total population 52,194 Average January/July temperatures 26.9° / 74.2°
Median home price $ 118,000 Annual Precipitation 38.44 in. /yr.
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Lakewood, Ohio

Widely known as a "City of Homes," this Cleveland suburb prides itself on its small-town charm.

Cultural Attractions
The Beck Center for the Arts hosts a diverse combination of musicals, dramas, and comedies.
Economy
Major employers include Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood Board of Education, and City of Lakewood.
Geography
The city sits along the shore of Lake Erie.
Historical
Lakewood Hospital opened in 1907 in a wooden house, and was staffed by three doctors and a nurse.
Recreation
Lakewood boasts more than 69 acres of parks.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.24 ° / 18.61 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 85.11 ° / 63.27 °
Precipitation (?) 38.44 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 18 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 48
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 105
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 118,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $41866.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $41478
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 7.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .360 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 38
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 27
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 20
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 96
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 3
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 34
Number of libraries within the county (?) 105
Number of museums within the county (?) 44
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 18
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 52,194
Population density (?) 9,447 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 32.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,178 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 96
Number of clinics within the county (?) 170
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 157
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