Lakewood, Washington · ZIP 98498

Lakewood — ZIP 98498

Lakewood (98498) scores 51/100 — Fair for Lakewood. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $551K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$551K

Median rent$1,774/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$551K

Median Rent

$1,774/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

22,783

Violent Crime

3,792

Property Crime

18,991

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pierce County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Idlewild Elementary School	PK–05	380	38%	48%
Oakbrook Elementary School	PK–05	285	37%	37%
Lake Louise Elementary School	PK–05	450	32%	40%
Custer Elementary School	PK–05	358	32%	32%
Lakes High School	09–12	1,158	25%	67%
Thomas Middle School	06–08	934	24%	44%
Tillicum Elementary School	PK–05	272	17%	32%
Hudtloff Middle School	06–08	555	16%	31%
Firwood	04–12	45	Not reported	Not reported
Oak Grove	KG–06	11	Not reported	Not reported
Transition Day Students	05–12	8	Not reported	Not reported
Oakridge Group Home	09–12	3	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,940

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98498 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98498 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98498 is approximately $551K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98498 in Lakewood has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.