At a Glance
Median Income
$74,909
$32,245 per capita
Home Value
$154,400
Zillow: $214,351
Median Rent
$789/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake City residents earn a median household income of $74,909 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,245. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,731 business establishments, including 629 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake City is $154,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,351. Median rent is $789/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
25.0% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,901
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,612/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,909
Per Capita$32,245
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$15,024M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,400
Rent$789
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$214,351
Housing Units1,186
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Lake City was founded in 1863.
The median home in Lake City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 629 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.