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Lakewood

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$413K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
41
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$502K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,684
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$502K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,334 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1987
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.49%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.91%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.51%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.20
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,238
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,749 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Lakewood compares

By median home value, Lakewood is the 23rd most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County, and its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Jackson County.

Home values in Lakewood

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$273K$1.2M
neighborhoods in Jackson County ranked by median home value
#Jackson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ward Estates$1.8M118
2Sunset Hill$1.4M341
3Meyer Circle$1.2M235
4Stratford Gardens$1.1M197
5Country Club District$817K470
6Woodland Shores$732K212
7Winterset Valley$720K381
8Armour Fields$713K738
9Roanoke$696K126
10Countryside$647K525
11Lake Lotawana$646K1,247
12The Paddock at Richardson Ranch$625K226
13Crestwood$624K159
14The Trails at Park Ridge$607K149
15Greenway Fields$605K343
16Romanelli West$603K246
17Brookside Park$526K126
18Foxcroft / Glen Arbor$524K367
19Westwood$518K291
20Wornall Homestead$512K390
21Verona Hills$508K726
22Longview$508K152
23Lakewood$502K2,684
24South Plaza$472K910

175 neighborhoods in Jackson County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Lakewood market

What is the median home price in Lakewood, MO?

The median sale price in Lakewood, MO is $412,863 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lakewood, MO each year?

41 homes sold in Lakewood, MO over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Lakewood, MO?

Lakewood, MO contains 2,684 residential properties, with a median of 2,334 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1987. The median TopHap Estimate is $502K.

How does Lakewood, MO compare to the rest of Jackson County?

By median home value, Lakewood, MO is the 23rd most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County. Its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Jackson County. Longview ranks just above it and South Plaza just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lakewood, MO?

91% of homes in Lakewood, MO are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lakewood, MO hold?

49% of mortgaged homes in Lakewood, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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