At a Glance
Median Income
$85,286
$46,630 per capita
Home Value
$168,000
Zillow: $319,247
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
12.5% smoking rate
How Lake Eliza Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Eliza's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Eliza 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
Lake Eliza residents earn a median household income of $85,286 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,630. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Eliza is $168,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,247. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
4.3% of adults in Lake Eliza hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Eliza has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population725
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,286
Per Capita$46,630
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,000
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$319,247
Housing Units290
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation764 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute49 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Eliza was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.