At a Glance
Median Income
$96,527
$34,572 per capita
Home Value
$505,700
Zillow: $582,471
Median Rent
$1,915/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
2,854/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.3% (19% 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 $582,471. 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 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,854/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population71,516
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,527
Per Capita$34,572
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$505,700
Rent$1,915
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$582,471
Housing Units20,965
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property2,854/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary332/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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