At a Glance
Median Income
$38,571
$39,991 per capita
Home Value
$241,900
Zillow: $275,021
Median Rent
$797/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $38,571 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,991. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Park is $241,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,021. Median rent is $797/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
11.1% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population962
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,571
Per Capita$39,991
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.8%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
B
Home Value$241,900
Rent$797
Ownership46.9%
Zillow$275,021
Housing Units433
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation160 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Park was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.