Housing & Real Estate — Lakewood, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 26,709 |
| Occupied | 26,118 |
| Vacant | 591 |
| Owner-Occupied | 18,812 |
| Renter-Occupied | 7,306 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $827,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$967,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,324/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $5,318/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 23.4% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.6% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 448 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 344 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 852 |
| Built before 1960 | 18,315 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.