At a Glance
Median Income
$57,234
$34,974 per capita
Home Value
$149,300
Zillow: $210,346
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Lake Erie Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Erie Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Erie Beach 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 Erie Beach residents earn a median household income of $57,234 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,974. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Erie Beach is $149,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,346. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
27.4% of adults in Lake Erie Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Erie Beach has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,247
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,234
Per Capita$34,974
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,300
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$210,346
Housing Units2,125
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Erie Beach was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.