Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County County

Lakewood

Lakewood residences sit west of Uptown, adjacent to Johnson C. Smith University

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Map outline of Lakewood in Charlotte, NC

Lakewood sits directly west of Uptown Charlotte, bordering Johnson C. Smith University. This area features a mix of mid-century brick homes and recent infill properties. Residents have quick access to I-85 and I-77, connecting easily to the broader metro area. Beatties Ford Road serves as a key corridor for accessing Uptown businesses and cultural sites.

Approx 0.9 km² · neighborhood

Lakewood by the numbers

Cited stats from public real-estate and demographic sources. Verify before relying on a single figure — sources publish on different schedules.

Median home price

$310K

via Redfin · Feb 2026

Homes

291

via Point2

Population

630

via Point2

Median household income

$55K

via Point2

Zoned schools

Public schools serving the Lakewood attendance area.

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