At a Glance
Median Income
$119,558
$51,319 per capita
Home Value
$550,700
Zillow: $741,708
Median Rent
$2,208/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.3% smoking rate
How Lake Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Grove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Grove residents earn a median household income of $119,558 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,319. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Grove is $550,700 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $741,708. Median rent is $2,208/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
46.7% of adults in Lake Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Grove has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population11,050
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,746/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$119,558
Per Capita$51,319
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$550,700
Rent$2,208
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$741,708
Housing Units3,834
Rent Burden37.7%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation117 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Grove was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.