At a Glance
Median Income
$132,102
$57,737 per capita
Home Value
$557,200
Zillow: $502,813
Median Rent
$2,141/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
8.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Shore residents earn a median household income of $132,102 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,737. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Shore is $557,200 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,813. Median rent is $2,141/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
41.5% of adults in Lake Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Shore has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population6,601
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density4,025/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,102
Per Capita$57,737
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$557,200
Rent$2,141
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$502,813
Housing Units2,723
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Shore was built in 1977.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.