Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Lakewood Real Estate and Local Guide
Lakewood is a dense streetcar suburb on the southern shore of Lake Erie and the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, known for its walkable neighborhoods. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lakewood best.
About the area
Living in Lakewood, OH
Lakewood is known as the "City of Homes".
The housing market
Homes in Lakewood
- About 44.5% of housing units are owner-occupied, with a large share of renters typical of a dense inner-ring suburb.
- About 36.1% of housing units are detached single-family homes, reflecting many two-family homes and apartments.
- The median home value is about $241,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lakewood home
Beck Center for the Arts
Nonprofit performing arts and arts education center, the largest on Cleveland's West Shore
Lakewood Civic Auditorium
About 2,000-seat venue known for a large free-standing ceramic sculpture
Lakewood Downtown Historic District
Historic commercial district along Detroit Avenue
Lakewood Park
About 31-acre lakefront park at Belle and Lake Avenues with a promenade, pool, and concert stage
Rocky River Reservation
Cleveland Metroparks valley reaching the city's west end along the Rocky River
Neighborhoods
Lakewood areas to know
Birdtown
Southeastern residential district with bird-themed street names, built for factory workers in the 1890s
Clifton Park
Northwestern neighborhood with Victorian mansions
Gold Coast
Cluster of high-rise apartments along Lake Erie
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.