California · Metropolitan Area
Lake of the Pines is a small city in California with a population of 5,012. Residents earn $118,661 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake of the Pines receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake of the Pines stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake of the Pines is $118,661, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Lake of the Pines among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Lake of the Pines is $639,400, making it a premium housing market at 127% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,741 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lake of the Pines enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,661 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,253 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,287 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,831 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,146 |
| County GDP | $4,508M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.74% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $639,400 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $723,500 |
| Median List Price | $723,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $332 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,741 |
| 136% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.74% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,554 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0387°N, 121.0613°W |
| County FIPS | 06115 |
Winner: Republican by 25.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,981/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |