Homes in Lakewood
I live in Lakewood
I live in Lakewood, and this is the page I point people to when they ask me about buying a home here. It covers the parks, the shopping and how to get around. For homes on the market today, use the Lakewood listings link on this page.
The city
Lakewood incorporated in 1954 (City of Lakewood, retrieved October 2026). Its residential streets are tree-lined, and the city runs its own parks, pools and community centers.
Parks
Mae Boyar Park, on Del Amo Boulevard, covers 12 acres (City of Lakewood, retrieved October 2026). The city lists a playground, a picnic shelter and paved walking trails there.
Shopping
Lakewood Center is the regional shopping center at the northeast corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard.
Getting around
The 605 and 91 freeways run along the edge of the city, and the 405 is a short drive south. For flights, Long Beach Airport sits just over the city line in Long Beach.
Buying or selling here
If you are thinking about a move to or from Lakewood, call or message me. I can pull a market report for your street or tell you what your home is worth.
If you are selling, see my plan to Sell your home in Lakewood.
Why Lakewood
- I live here, so I can tell you what a street is like day to day
- Tree-lined residential streets
- City-run parks, pools and community centers, including Mae Boyar Park
- Lakewood Center for everyday shopping
- The 605 and 91 freeways along the edge of the city, and the 405 a short drive south
- Long Beach Airport just over the city line
Around Lakewood
Market insights
- Year Lakewood incorporated: 1954 (City of Lakewood, retrieved October 2026)
- Mae Boyar Park size: 12 acres (City of Lakewood, retrieved October 2026)
- Median value of owner-occupied homes in Lakewood: $827,200 (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, as of 2020–2024, retrieved November 2026)
- Lakewood population, 2020 Census: 82,496 (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, as of April 2020, retrieved November 2026)
Official data
For official figures about Lakewood, see the statistics published by local law enforcement.
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