At a Glance
Median Income
$102,700
$34,329 per capita
Home Value
$678,300
Zillow: $639,786
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.9% smoking rate
How Lake Mathews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Mathews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Mathews a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Mathews residents earn a median household income of $102,700 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,329. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Mathews is $678,300 , 141% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $639,786. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 26.1% 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 1984.
Education
24.6% of adults in Lake Mathews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Mathews has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,749
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$102,700
Per Capita$34,329
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$678,300
Rent$1,906
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$639,786
Housing Units1,765
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,801 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations126
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Mathews was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
21.0% 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.