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Lakewood, New York

Village · Population 2,933 · #240 in New York
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Lakewood is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 2,993 at the 2020 census.

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About Lakewood

Lakewood is a small town in western New York counting 2,933 people who proudly call it home.

Lakewood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,496 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Lakewood Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Lakewood — but the New York one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,933
Rank in state#240 of 595
Land area1.96 sq mi
Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates42.0991, -79.3201

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsPatchy Fog
Wind2 mph

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