At a Glance
Median Income
$94,743
$42,755 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
Zillow: $308,504
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
13.6% smoking rate
How Lake Darby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Darby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Darby a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Darby residents earn a median household income of $94,743 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,755. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,050 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Darby is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,504. Median rent is $1,537/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
32.5% of adults in Lake Darby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Darby has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,323
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,249/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,743
Per Capita$42,755
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,974M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,700
Rent$1,537
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$308,504
Housing Units1,671
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,956/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation917 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Darby was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.