$903,362Average Value$403Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Starter suburban homes and community spirit in Lakewood Mutual
Lakewood Mutual — locally called “Mutual” — is a time capsule of old-fashioned suburban living. In contrast to its neighbor to the south, Lakewood Country Club Estates where homes can be double the price and rarely on the market, Mutual’s uniform suburban streets have an inviting selection of starter options. “Mutual is one of the area’s earliest tract developments, and there are still a lot of homes from the 1940s and 1950s,” says Realtor Allison Van Wig, leader of the Van Wig & Associates team with Keller Williams Coastal, a long-time resident of Mutual. The neighborhood’s classic suburban homes reflect its classic community spirit. “Little things like the older homes and hardwood floors give such a warm feeling, and it’s such a warm, friendly community,” says Van Wig. “Neighbors know neighbors, people drive around in their golf carts, waving at each other, they gather for the Fourth of July parade. That’s what people come for.”
Lakewood Mutual is shaded by mature trees of many varieties, many added by homeowners over the years.
Dales Diner, near Lakewood Mutual, offers a 1950's vibe and delicious comfort food.
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Rows of 1950s ranch-style homes
The neighborhood has the uniform look of a traditional 1950s suburban development. Ranch-style homes sit side by side with grassy front lawns and fenced backyards. Neighbors are connected to each other by sidewalks along every street, so several schools and parks are walkable. Smaller ranch-style homes can start around $750,000 and range up to $1 million. More spacious ranch-style homes, two-story Spanish Revivals built in recent decades, and new contemporary tract homes can cost $1 million to $1.5 million.
Many homes features wide lawns and private driveways in Lakewood Mutual.
Some homes incorporate Spanish styling and thoughtful landscaping in Lakewood Mutual.
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Three elementary schools in the neighborhood
Mutual is served by the Long Beach Unified School District, which earns an A rating from Niche. Most students have a short walk or drive to their nearest of three elementary schools. Riley Elementary, given a B-plus, is in the heart of the community. A-minus-rated Holmes Elementary might be closer to students on the north side, while A-minus-rated James Madison Elementary is in the neighborhood’s south side. All continue at Hoover Middle, graded a B. They finish at Lakewood High, given a B-plus.
Madison Elementary School in Lakewood offers excellent educational opportunities for its students.
Hoover Middle School has an overall B rating on Niche.
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Fourth of July, Halloween and other annual events
The neighborhood’s friendly spirit is visible during its community events. “Mutual is popular with families, but there are plenty of people that don’t have kids and still love to participate in Halloween and everything else that goes on,” says Van Wig. “The whole community gets involved here.” Block parties, yard sales and annual gatherings, such as the Fourth of July parade and Halloween trick-or-treating, welcome long-time residents and first-time buyers alike.
After lighting the tree, snow falls in Lakewood, kicking off the Holiday Season.
You can get a cartoon portrait of the family at the Lakewood Center Fun Fridays Night Market.
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Suburban parks and Lakewood Country Club
There are a couple of recreation spaces within the neighborhood. Bolivar Park is in the center of the neighborhood, next to Riley Elementary. It has ballfields, a playground, lawn space shaded by mature trees and a community pool. Biscailuz Park, on the north side has similar amenities, plus basketball courts. Lakewood Country Club and the Lakewood Tennis Center neighbor the community to the south. The club has one of the oldest public 18-hole courses in the area. The Lakewood Tennis Center is right next door. It has 14 courts and a player development academy.
Lakewood Tennis Center is located next to the Lakewood Country Club golf course, a few minutes from Lakewood Mutual.
You can play a round or practice your swing at the Lakewood Country Club, which is a short drive from Lakewood Mutual.
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Retail and big-box stores at Lakewood Center
Lakewood Center is a large shopping mall across from the neighborhood, on the east side of state Route 19. The core of the complex is an expansive indoor mall with rows of fashion outlets and retailers. There are also larger department stores, like Target and Macy’s, and a Costco for big-box shopping. There are more grocery stores north and south of the neighborhood. The Long Beach Exchange is also south of the neighborhood. This relatively new indoor-outdoor mall has department stores and a Whole Foods. The Exchange’s Hangar Food Hall houses many food and beverage stalls inside a repurposed airplane hangar.
Lakewood Mutual residents head to
The Hangar Food Hall for multiple options for diners.
Round1 Bowling, near Lakewood Mutual, is a popular attraction which offers a fun night of bowling and an extensive arcade.
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Business parks to the north and Lang Beach Airport to the south
The neighborhood is bordered by commercial activity. Business parks to the north, like Davenport Park, have many manufacturing, machining and other warehouse businesses. Lakewood Regional Medical Center sits in the neighborhood’s north end as well. Long Beach Airport is only a mile or two south of most homes, so some noise can be expected. Like most of Southern California, cars are the preferred transportation method here. State Route 19 runs along the neighborhood’s east side, and interstates 405 and 710 are within a few miles. Commuters can take the 710 less than 15 miles south to the Port of Los Angeles, one of the world’s busiest deep-sea shipping terminals. Downtown LA is just over 20 miles north.
Lakewood Mutual is very close to the Long Beach Airport and is a convenient alternative to LAX.
Lakewood Regional Medical is located at the north end of the Lakewood Mutual neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Bolivar Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Biscailuz Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
6 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lakewood Mutual
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lakewood Mutual Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakewood Mutual, Lakewood sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakewood Mutual, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,672
Median Age
41
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,617
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,849
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.2%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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