At a Glance
Median Income
$93,862
$57,319 per capita
Home Value
$457,300
Zillow: $362,700
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
3,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How East Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,862 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,319. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Lake is $457,300 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,700. Median rent is $1,844/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
East Lake reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,374/100K.
Education
48.3% of adults in East Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Lake has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population33,019
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,153/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,862
Per Capita$57,319
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B+
Home Value$457,300
Rent$1,844
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$362,700
Housing Units15,144
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property3,374/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in East Lake was built in 1990.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.
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