At a Glance
Median Income
$112,676
$80,622 per capita
Home Value
$372,800
Zillow: $348,401
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.1% smoking rate
How Lake Fenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Fenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Fenton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Fenton residents earn a median household income of $112,676 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,622. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Fenton is $372,800 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,401. Median rent is $1,343/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
48.2% of adults in Lake Fenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Fenton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,168
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,676
Per Capita$80,622
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,800
Rent$1,343
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$348,401
Housing Units2,770
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation887 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Fenton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.