At a Glance
Median Income
$76,366
$34,863 per capita
Home Value
$296,400
Zillow: $375,139
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $76,366 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,863. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Park is $296,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,139. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
42.5% of adults in Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Park has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population3,365
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4,547/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,366
Per Capita$34,863
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$296,400
Rent$1,875
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$375,139
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden42.2%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation666 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Park was built in 1997.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.