At a Glance
Median Income
$69,069
$40,368 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
Zillow: $217,285
Median Rent
$800/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.5% smoking rate
How Canadian Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canadian Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canadian Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canadian Lakes residents earn a median household income of $69,069 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,368. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canadian Lakes is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,285. Median rent is $800/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
34.7% of adults in Canadian Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canadian Lakes has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,701
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,069
Per Capita$40,368
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$800
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$217,285
Housing Units2,331
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation972 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Canadian Lakes was built in 1990.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.