At a Glance
Median Income
$83,839
$38,883 per capita
Home Value
$191,900
Zillow: $170,164
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.9% smoking rate
How Lake Seneca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Seneca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Seneca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Seneca residents earn a median household income of $83,839 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,883. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Seneca is $191,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,164. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
24.2% of adults in Lake Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Seneca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population558
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,839
Per Capita$38,883
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,900
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$170,164
Housing Units320
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,265/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Seneca was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.