At a Glance
Median Income
$96,527
$34,572 per capita
Home Value
$505,700
Zillow: $583,715
Median Rent
$1,915/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
1,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.2% smoking rate
How Lake Elsinore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Elsinore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Elsinore a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Elsinore residents earn a median household income of $96,527 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,572. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Elsinore is $505,700 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,715. Median rent is $1,915/month, with 34.1% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Lake Elsinore reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,857/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Lake Elsinore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Elsinore has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population71,516
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,527
Per Capita$34,572
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$505,700
Rent$1,915
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$583,715
Housing Units20,965
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property1,857/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary198/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,276 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute42 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Elsinore was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.