Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Lakewood
Lakewood is a strong fit for movers prioritizing walkability, transit access, and low crime in a Cleveland-area suburb. It's a weaker fit for buyers prioritizing the lowest possible property tax rate.
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Learn moreBest fit: walkability- and transit-prioritizing movers
Lakewood's clearest case is for movers who specifically want a genuinely walkable, transit-connected, dense urban-lifestyle suburb directly on Lake Erie.
Good fit: buyers wanting low crime and a low city income tax
Households drawn to Lakewood's genuinely favorable crime data and comparatively low 1.5% city income tax have a real, practical case for Lakewood specifically.
Weaker fit: buyers prioritizing the lowest property taxes or a car-dependent low-density lifestyle
Buyers whose top priority is Ohio's lowest property tax rates, or who specifically want a low-density, car-dependent suburban layout, should weigh Lakewood's genuinely high property tax rate and dense urban form honestly.
Key takeaways
- Best fit: movers prioritizing genuine walkability and real transit access.
- Good fit: buyers wanting low crime and a comparatively low city income tax.
- Weaker fit: buyers prioritizing the lowest property taxes or a low-density suburban layout.
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