Elizabeth Lake, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,677 Population 270/sq mi density
$102,333 Median Income $46,333 per capita
$381,500 Home Value $420,334 Zillow
$1,833 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,333 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$381,500 home value, $1,833/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth Lake, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,333
36% above
$46,333 per capita
Home Value
$381,500
35% above
Zillow: $420,334
Median Rent
$1,833/mo
58% above
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
22% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Elizabeth Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elizabeth Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
135%
Rent
158%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth Lake residents earn a median household income of $102,333 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,333. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth Lake is $381,500 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,334. Median rent is $1,833/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

24.3% of adults in Elizabeth Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth Lake has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population1,677
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,333
Per Capita$46,333
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,500
Rent$1,833
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$420,334
Housing Units748
Rent Burden40.7%

Health

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation3,385 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute45 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabeth Lake was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.