At a Glance
Median Income
$116,944
$60,421 per capita
Home Value
$462,200
Zillow: $465,757
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
9.5% smoking rate
How Lake Mary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Mary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Mary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Mary residents earn a median household income of $116,944 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,421. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,029 business establishments, including 1,017 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Mary is $462,200 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,757. Median rent is $1,999/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Lake Mary reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in Lake Mary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Mary has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,724
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,944
Per Capita$60,421
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$34,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A
Home Value$462,200
Rent$1,999
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$465,757
Housing Units7,143
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property1,038/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation43 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Mary was built in 1996.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 1,017 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.