There are 20 independent living communities serving Lakewood, California. This includes 1 community in Lakewood and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from around $18 to $165 per day, with an average expense running about $69. The monthly cost averages about $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $24,750, which is above the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Lakewood generally ranges from $557 per month to $4,675 per month. The median cost is about $2,090 per month, or around $25,080 annually.
Lakewood is a mid size city in Los Angeles County within California. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan statistical area. The city has a population of 79,812, with 7,287,303 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. The 55-and-over community makes up 23% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Lakewood is 76. The city has an average per capita income of $30,000 and an average household income is $80,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The median home price in Lakewood is $360,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $451,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.63%.
Lakewood has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. Lakewood has a lower than average rate of crime, poor water quality, and very poor air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.