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Lake Mathews, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,749
Population
424/sq mi density
$102,700
Median Income
$34,329 per capita
$678,300
Home Value
$639,786 Zillow
$1,906
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
433
Violent Crime/100K
3,088 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,700 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$678,300 home value, $1,906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$678,300
141% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
64% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,765
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$678,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$639,786
Median Sale Price
$890,000
Median List Price
$1,249,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,906/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
135 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$426
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $678,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $639,786 |
| Median Sale Price | $890,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,249,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $426 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,906 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 135 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $426 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,765 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 26.1% |