At a Glance
Median Income
$97,357
$28,129 per capita
Home Value
$671,400
Zillow: $1,244,532
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
2,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 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
3.1 / 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 $97,357 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,129. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Shore is $671,400 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,244,532. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Lake Shore reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,493/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Lake Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Shore has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,242
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,357
Per Capita$28,129
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
C+
Home Value$671,400
Rent$1,119
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$1,244,532
Housing Units274
Rent Burden13.5%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property2,493/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,510 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Lake Shore was founded in 1860.
The median home in Lake Shore was built in 1996.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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