At a Glance
Median Income
$127,453
$63,130 per capita
Home Value
$471,500
Zillow: $586,678
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lake Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Shore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Shore residents earn a median household income of $127,453 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,130. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Shore is $471,500 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,678. Median rent is $1,793/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Lake Shore reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,446/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Lake Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Shore has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,263
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,361/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,453
Per Capita$63,130
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$471,500
Rent$1,793
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$586,678
Housing Units7,560
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,446/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Shore was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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