Lakewood, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cuyahoga County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Lakewood based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Lakewood
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 68Income: 44Home Value: 24Safety: 100Education: 59Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 56

Quick Stats

Population

50,229

2023 ACS

Median Income

$65,925

2023

Median Home Value

$241,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,013

2023

Median Age

34.7

Unemployment

5.2%

Cost of Living Index

112.0

100 = national avg

Lakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with a population of 50,229 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lakewood is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Lakewood is $65,925, and the median home value is $241,500. The cost of living index is 112.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,013 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, and the median age is 34.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

50,229

Male

24,269

48.3%

Female

25,960

51.7%

Median Age

34.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

41.0%

High School or Higher

55.0%

Foreign Born

8.1%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

30.8%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.262

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

85.4%

Foreign Born

8.1%

White
85.4%
Black
6.3%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.0%
Two or More
5.3%
Other
0.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%

2,265 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
623 (27.5%)
Puerto Rican
725 (32.0%)
Cuban
266 (11.7%)
Dominican
58 (2.6%)
Salvadoran
47 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
71 (3.1%)
Colombian
41 (1.8%)
Peruvian
16 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
417 (18.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
110 (9.2%)
Chinese
190 (15.9%)
Filipino
271 (22.7%)
Vietnamese
70 (5.9%)
Korean
90 (7.5%)
Japanese
30 (2.5%)
Pakistani
43 (3.6%)
Thai
5 (0.4%)
Taiwanese
13 (1.1%)
Other Asian
374 (31.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
16 (106.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

47,920

English Only

90.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Arabic

1,279 speakers

Limited English

3.4%

Language Distribution

Arabic
1,279 (2.7%)
Other Indo-European
914 (1.9%)
Spanish
855 (1.8%)
Other Languages
389 (0.8%)
Slavic Languages
377 (0.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
360 (0.8%)
German
194 (0.4%)
Chinese
162 (0.3%)
Other Asian
107 (0.2%)
Tagalog
86 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.6%

Limited English Proficiency

3.4%

Arabic
38.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
44.0% limited English
Spanish
13.3% limited English
Other Languages
51.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
16.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
31.9% limited English
German
43.3% limited English
Chinese
17.9% limited English
Other Asian
31.8% limited English
Tagalog
38.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,063

4.1% of population

Disability Rate

20.1%

414 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$40,491

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
26.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.7%
Vietnam
30.3%
Korea
1.6%
World War II
4.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.5%
35-54
20.9%
55-64
21.2%
65-74
22.5%
75+
21.9%

Male Veterans

1,844

89.4%

Female Veterans

219

10.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$40,491

Non-Veteran Income

$46,642

Difference

-$6,151

-13.2% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

414

Without Disability

1,649

Disability Rate

20.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

54,042

#1 Ancestry

German

22.7% (11,384)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

22.2% (11,149)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

13.0% (6,553)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.7%
Irish
22.2%
Italian
13.0%
English
12.1%
Polish
8.0%
Arab
3.8%
Hungarian
3.5%
American
2.7%
French
2.4%
Scottish
2.1%
Slovak
1.8%
European
1.4%
Sub-Saharan African
1.3%
Czech
1.3%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
Ukrainian
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%
Austrian
0.9%
Greek
0.9%
Swedish
0.9%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,569

Family Households

9,815

36.9%

Married Couples

7,288

27.4%

Non-Family Households

16,754

63.1%

Single Mother Households

1,678

6.3%

Single Father Households

849

3.2%

Living Alone

13,163

49.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,822

In Married Couple

5,081

74.5%

With Single Mother

1,201

17.6%

With Single Father

540

7.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$105,148

Married Couple Income

$129,205

Single Mother Income

$47,363

Single Father Income

$65,274

Avg Family Size

1.9

Avg Non-Family Size

1.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

350

Grandparents Responsible

71

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$65,925

-10% vs national

Per Capita Income

$49,172

+32% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.8%

-20% vs national

Gini Index

0.4610

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.2%

-0% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.2%

of households

How Lakewood Compares

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lakewood. The median household income here is $65,925.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.2%
$25-50K
20.8%
$50-75K
19.5%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
14.7%
$150-200K
7.4%
$200K+
8.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

+8% vs OH avg

Labor Force

32,539

Employed

30,814

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

41.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

55.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.7

Work from Home

19.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

112.0

100 = national avg

+12.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$49,274

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$116,466

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
131.5
Food
100.4
Transportation
100.8
Healthcare
100.3
Utilities
106.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,058

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,279

per month

The median household income in Lakewood, OH is $65,925, which is 10.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $49,172. The poverty rate of 10.8% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4610, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 32,539. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 112.0, which is 12.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 131.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,274 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$333,000

Median List Price

$312,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$158

Days on Market

59

Active Inventory

92

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$273,160

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,384

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

14.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
14.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.9%
Listings with Price Drops
18.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 18.8%List Price โ†‘ 4.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

35

New Listings

40

Pending Sales

43

Homes Sold โ†“ 7.9%New Listings โ†“ 27.3%Pending โ†“ 21.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$158

Median List $/SF

$174

Sale $/SF โ†“ 8.1%List $/SF โ†“ 7.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Lakewood, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cleveland, OH metro area, home prices have risen 321.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cleveland, OH housing market rather than Lakewood alone.

40yr โ†‘ 321.7%20yr โ†‘ 73.8%10yr โ†‘ 98.7%5yr โ†‘ 54%2yr โ†‘ 13.5%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cleveland, OH

Lakewood vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$241,500

Median Rent

$1,013

Total Housing Units

28,973

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Owner Occupied

44.5%

Renter Occupied

55.5%

Median Property Tax

$5,188

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,464

Housing Types

Single Family
40.9%
Multi-Family
59.0%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,188

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.15%

of home value

Median Home Value

$241,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,840

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,188) by the median home value ($241,500). In Lakewood, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 2.15%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Lakewood, OH is $333,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 59 days on the market. 14.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $158. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,384/month. About 44.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 28,973 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,188. The effective tax rate is 2.15%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.42

per 1,000 residents

-45% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.41

per 1,000 residents

-34% vs national

Total Crimes

632

2024

Violent Clearance

80%

cases solved

Property Clearance

41%

cases solved

YoY Change

-2.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Lakewood Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 278.7%Property โ†‘ 224.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Lakewood police solve 87% of aggravated assault cases but only 29% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent70.1428.6%
RobberyViolent80.1675.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent551.1287.3%
BurglaryProperty541.1040.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty4418.9538.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty671.3658.2%

Lakewood, OH reported 70 violent crimes and 562 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.42 per 1,000 residents is 45.4% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 80% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 441 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 16.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024705621.4211.41
2023727751.4615.72
2022636811.2713.76
2021645591.3011.31
2020647441.3015.06
2019616431.2212.91
2018596801.1813.58
2017741,2021.4823.97
2016638811.2517.50
2015191780.383.51

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

64.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

98.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$246.6M

Individual Assistance

$30.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $238.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$231.2M$9.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Due to the Reโ€ฆ โ†’HurricaneJan 2013$11.0Mโ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowApr 2008$39Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJul 2006โ€”$504K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$167Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004$2.9M$3.9M
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$1.3Mโ€”
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoAug 2003โ€”$17.2M
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormNov 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1989โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Winds, Tornadoes, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJul 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes & Severe Storms โ†’TornadoApr 1965โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 21 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,729

Total Claims Paid

$35,231,146

Avg Claim Payout

$20,377

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

19

Federal Funding

$10,980,472

Properties Protected

88

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine6$6,273,880
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine6$869,410
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine4$576,041
300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects1$2,670,713
203.3: Wet Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine1$48,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Lakewood has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,729 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $246,565,199 in public assistance recovery funding. $30,708,180 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.7%

3.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.3%

3.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.3%

Arthritis

22.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.7%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

19.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.8%

Mobility

9.2%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

6.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Lakewood has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Fairview Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Fairview Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Lutheran Hospital5.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Metrohealth System6.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Uh St John Medical Center7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Parma Community General Hospital7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

50,942

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LAKEWOOD CITY PWS50,9420

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.0%

-12% vs national

Public Transit

2.3%

+160% vs national

Work From Home

19.0%

+105% vs national

Carpool

5.7%

Walk / Bike

2.8%

combined

How Lakewood's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

1

2022

3-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202211000
202145010
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Lakewood, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 19.0% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 2.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.7% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. 0.5% commute by bicycle. In 2022, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.4%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

26,569

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.4%
Cellular Data Plan
84.3%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.0%
No Internet Access
5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.7%

of households

Tablet

60.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
90.5%
Desktop / Laptop
83.7%
Tablet
60.9%
Smartphone Only
7.5%
No Computer
4.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-40% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-8% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Lakewood vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

50,942

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKEWOOD CITY PWSCommunityPurchased surface water50,9420

91.4% of households in Lakewood have broadband internet access. 79.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 50,942 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Lakewood.

Election Overview

Source: Cuyahoga County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

376,384

65.4%

GOP Votes

195,164

33.9%

Total Votes

575,890

Margin

D+31.5%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+31.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024376,384195,164575,89065.4%33.9%D+31.5
2020416,176202,699625,67066.5%32.4%D+34.1
2016383,974179,894583,23065.8%30.8%D+35.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cuyahoga County recorded 575,890 total votes. Democrats won the county with 65.4% of the vote compared to 33.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+31.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cuyahoga County has shifted 3.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

188

Total Assets

$121.7M

Total Income

$39.5M

Per 10K Residents

37.4

nonprofits

-30.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$149K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
20
Education
17
Religion
17
Human Services
14
Recreation & Sports
11
Philanthropy
11
Health Care
7
Environment
6
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Animal-Related
3
Mental Health
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Civil Rights
3
Voluntary Health
2
International
2
Public Benefit
2
Crime & Legal
1
Food & Agriculture
1
87.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $106.8M of $121.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Lakewood

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
THREE ARCHES FOUNDATIONHealth Care$39.3M$11.4M2018
HEALTHY LAKEWOOD FOUNDATIONHealth Care$26.4M$5.7M2019
LAKEWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS INCHousing & Shelter$16.6M$336K2005
BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTSArts & Culture$10.3M$3.7M1945
LAKEWOOD FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.2M$649K2014
SS C&M HAVEN INCHousing & Shelter$3.1M$1.8M1981
LAKEWOOD RANGERS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$2.7M$503K2015
LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTERHuman Services$1.8M$1.4M1985
LAKEWOOD-ROCKY RIVER ROTARY FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.7M$9K1956
KIWANIS CLUB OF LAKEWOOD OHIO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.6M$189K1968
CENTERING SPACEReligion$1.5M$721K2022
THE PARISH OF ST PETERS CHURCHโ€”$1.1M$255K1966
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$1.0M$277K1953
COTABISH CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.0M$338K2000
BARTON CENTER MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.0M$28K1966
PADRE PIO ACADEMYEducation$1.0M$1.0M2004
LAKEWOODALIVECommunity Improvement$878K$807K2004
LAKEWOOD CHILD CARE CENTERHuman Services$772K$1.3M2012
THE FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OF KASLIK INCArts & Culture$755K$780K1994
FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELANDAnimal-Related$645K$471K2020
CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD OF OHIOEnvironment$573K$586K2020
ST PETERS CHILD CARE CENTER INCHuman Services$570K$745K2010
LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY CARE CENTERโ€”$521K$1.4M1988
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENCE OF EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGYEducation$355K$17K2020
LHS ADULT BOOSTERSHuman Services$325K$611K1991
BIRTHRIGHT INCCivil Rights$305K$75K1970
NORTHERN OHIO INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATIONReligion$217K$324K2019
CLEVELAND CHORAL ARTS ASSOSIATIONArts & Culture$216K$394K1992
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$183K$7K1995
COLLECTIVE ARTS NETWORKArts & Culture$168K$200K2015
THE SANCTUARY MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$163K$58K2009
BARTON CENTER INCHuman Services$163K$304K1963
WINTERHURST FIGURE SKATING CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$149K$193K1991
NORTHEAST OHIO VOTER ADVOCATES INCCivil Rights$138K$150K2013
OHIO YOUTH RUGBY ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$95K$377K2008
HUNGARIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$95K$30K1972
L&M CHARITIES INCReligion$87K$180K2024
LAKEWOOD SOCCER ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$85K$80K1984
CLEAN FUELS OHIOEnvironment$83K$323K2000
BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INCArts & Culture$66K$71K2016
PHANTASY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$65K$31K2022
RIP FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$65K$47K1997
OLIVIAS DREAMHuman Services$64K$145K2021
ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICAโ€”$62K$124K1976
MISSION TO THE FATHERLESS INCInternational$57K$25K2012
WINTERHURST HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$47K$173K1994
WEST SHORE CHORALEโ€”$46K$43K1969
JD BREAST CANCER FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$42K$10K1999
LIVING THE PRACTICEHuman Services$39K$5K2017
ROCK-IT-OUT INCHuman Services$37K$201K2020

Lakewood, OH has 188 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $121.7M. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 20 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 37.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

515

Total Approved

$90.6M

Jobs Supported

4,574

Per 10K Residents

102.5

SBA loans

-18.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

43

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

270 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

497

Total Amount

$83.2M

Avg Loan

$167,366

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$59.8M(72%)

Jobs Supported

4,424

5043% of all loans

Loans

18

Total Amount

$7.4M

Avg Loan

$409,778

Median Loan

$117,500

7(a) โ€” 97%504 โ€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

94

18% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$27.0M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$286,743

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services80 loans
NAICS 72
$16.9M
Transportation & Warehousing68 loans
NAICS 48
$5.6M
Retail Trade53 loans
NAICS 44
$5.3M
Professional & Technical Services49 loans
NAICS 54
$7.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance45 loans
NAICS 62
$11.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Rad-con Inc4$8.0M
Studio West 117 Fieldhouse, Llc1$3.7M
Rad-con Inc.1$3.0M
Vision T.s. Llc2$3.0M
Linda H. Hippler D.d.s. Inc.1$2.3M
Western Reserve Distillers Llc5$1.9M
Mcgorray-hanna Funeral Homes Inc.1$1.8M
Melt Bar and Grilled Inc.3$1.8M
16900 Detroit Llc2$1.6M
Lakewood Laser Wash1$1.5M

Lakewood, OH has received 515 SBA loans totaling $90.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 497 loans (97% of the total), supporting 4,424 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 18 loans totaling $7.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Lakewood is The Huntington National Bank with 270 loans. That works out to 102.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

25

Total Population

623,897

Avg Median Income

-$26,606,905

Avg Home Value

-$26,501,715

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4401718,378$72,044$187,800$9816.1
4407032,031$85,435$202,400$1,09211.7
44101621N/AN/AN/A0.1
4410240,178$40,303$99,300$9116.1
4410313,776$24,219$57,600$7204.1
4410419,716$24,009$60,600$6544.7
4410533,358$38,294$56,400$8888.9
4410750,384$65,778$241,400$1,0115.4
4410938,098$43,130$112,700$8617.1
4411139,950$54,790$130,000$9386.5
4411319,619$70,140$295,400$1,3743.8
441147,472$45,400$112,900$1,2963.0
4411510,389$21,293$151,300$8502.1
4411621,527$93,532$327,600$1,1464.9
4412617,012$77,944$225,800$9664.5
441274,399$32,955$50,600$6571.8
4412928,607$67,619$150,400$1,0245.8
4413049,778$68,099$184,900$1,04517.1
4413438,231$67,116$153,500$1,1089.7
4413527,591$48,930$119,100$93510.2
4413823,129$93,877$239,200$1,21013.8
4414015,992$122,083$332,500$8894.6
4414218,359$67,178$158,300$1,0907.4
4414421,266$59,775$138,000$9235.5
4414534,036$110,101$336,100$1,48015.9

Lakewood, OH has 25 ZIP codes with a combined population of 623,897. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$26,606,905. The average median home value is -$26,501,715. The average median monthly rent is -$26,665,705.

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