Lakewood

Situated along the southern shore of Lake Erie in Cuyahoga County, this densely populated city of 50,229 residents carries one of the higher owner-occupied rates among inner-ring Cleveland suburbs, with 44.5% of housing units held by owners. The current market shows 135 active listings, with a median home price of $249,900 and a price per square foot of $169. The average home size of 1,734 square feet reflects the older, established housing stock typical of the area. Median household income sits at $65,925, providing context for affordability relative to current pricing. Families with school-age children fall under the Lakewood City School District (established 1817), one of the older public school systems in the state. The combination of relatively accessible price points and proximity to Cleveland continues to draw buyer interest, keeping inventory movement steady in a market where attached and detached homes from earlier eras of construction make up a significant share of available properties.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.