At a Glance
Median Income
$80,739
$29,528 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $272,697
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
30.1% smoking rate
How Lake Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Valley 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 Valley residents earn a median household income of $80,739 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,528. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Valley is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,697. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
64.2% of adults in Lake Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,739
Per Capita$29,528
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$272,697
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking30.1%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,889 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband5.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Valley was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.