Lakewood Washington MLS. Lakewood WA Living. Lakewood WA Homes For Sale

Lakewood Washington MLS. Lakewood WA Living. Lakewood WA Homes For Sale

About Lakewood WA:
Lakewood is a city located in Pierce County, Washington.

There are several lakes within the city limits; the largest in area are American Lake, Lake Steilacoom, Gravelly Lake, Lake Louise and Waughop Lake. A number of small creeks flow through Lakewood, some of which drain into nearby Puget Sound. The largest of these, Chambers Creek, flows from Lake Steilacoom to Chambers Bay between nearby University Place and Steilacoom.

Lakewood WA Demographics:
Tthere are approximately 58,211 people, 23,792 households, and 15,084 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,313.6/km2 (3,401.3/mi2). There are 25,396 housing units at an average density of 573.1/km2 (1,483.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 64.82% White, 12.25% African American, 1.55% Native American, 8.95% Asian, 1.84% Pacific Islander, 3.55% from other races, and 7.04% from two or more races. 8.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 23,792 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% are non-families. 29.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.94.

The population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $36,422, and the median income for a family is $42,551. Males have a median income of $31,434 versus $26,653 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,569. 15.8% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Lakewood History:
Lakewood was officially incorporated on February 28, 1996. Historical names include Lakewood Center and Lakes District (this name was used by the U.S. Census in the 1970 and 1980 Census).
Lakewood WA Points Of Interest

Lakewood Playhouse - A live stage community theater group that performs all types of plays, comedies and musicals for the enjoyment of theater-goers in the Pierce County region. The theater group draws on the talent of the local community to present six plays a season. The Playhouse is located in the Lakewood Mall complex. (253) 588-0042.

Lakewold Gardens, in Lakewood Washington offers a great travel experience. The former home of Eulalie and Corydon Wagner is now open to the public for tours and is available as a rental facility for weddings, wedding receptions, business meetings as well as other social occasions. Plan your travel to include a visit to this gardening paradise, located on the water on Gravelly Lake Drive SW. (253) 584-4106.

Love is felt everywhere upon the property and in the house built for Thorne's bride. As years have past, restoration and repairs have continued by Wayne and Deanna Robinson, the current owners. Spend the night as a Bed & Breakfast guest in this romantic, refreshing, renewing setting. Be a part of the history in the "House that love built". Thornewood Castle starred as "Rose Red" in the ABC television mini-series. Stephen King's "Rose Red" was a made-for-television movie, "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, My Life at Rose Red". (253) 584-4393.

The Lakewood Game Refuge is a 100-acre open space area that is managed by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and offers a trail system for walking and bicycling. (253) 589-2489.

At 340 acres, Fort Steilacoom Park is the largest park in Lakewood and provides a diverse mix of active and passive recreation. It features an expansive and scenic trail system, baseball, softball and soccer fields, and an off-leash dog park. Fort Steilacoom Park is very popular with runners, walkers, bicycle riders, kite-flyers, bird-watchers, and picnickers. (253) 589-2489.

Historic Fort Steilacoom was opened in 1849 to establish an American military presence in Puget Sound and to protect settlers. Four of the original quarters remain today as a living history museum. A diorama of what the fort looked like at the time can be seen in the museum's interpretive center, along with the other exhbits and a short video of the fort's history. Quarters 1 is fully furnished as an officer and his family would have lived in the 1860s, and Quarters 3 shows how the bachelor officers lived. The Commanding Officer's home has a meeting room where special programs are held and a library for research. There is also a Sutler's Store where visitors can purchase period replicatitions, books, toys, souvenirs and other items. (253) 582-5838.

The Museum Antiques & Aviation Museum is an aviation museum with war relics with pieces from US Civil War, Indian War, WWI & WWII, Korea & Viet Nam eras. Also displaying Babylonian, Roman, Greek & Egyptian antiquities. (253) 584-3930.

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium offers an awesome array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them. It's fun and affordable and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains! Come explore the only combined Zoo & Aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see seahorses and sharks, peacocks and penquins, wolves and walrus, all in one place. (253) 591-5337.

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - All aboard the ultimate time machine! Experience the great railroad and loggting heritage of the Pacific Northwest . . . when steam locomotives chugged across spectacular bridges and clickety-clacked through lush tall evergreen forests. (360) 492-5588.

This 615-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals. See bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats, bison and more up close from comfortable trams while touring the free-roaming area. Walk forested pathways to view grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals in beautiful natural exhibits. Five miles of nature trails await exploration and the Cheney Discovery Center offers exciting hands-on experiences. (360) 832-6117.

Mount Rainier National Park - At 14,410 ft, Mount Rainier is the tallest volcano in the 48 contiguous states. It dominates the horizon for hundreds of miles and boasts the largest single peak glacial system outside Alaska. The park has 26 major glaciers, 34 waterfalls, 62 lakes and 600-year old forests.

Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for scenic drives, hiking, and mountain climbing. Most roads are open from late May to early October--all provide stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails and other sites. (360) 569-2211