At a Glance
Median Income
$83,869
$47,385 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $229,848
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
6,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lake Worth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Worth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Worth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Worth residents earn a median household income of $83,869 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,385. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Worth is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,848. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lake Worth reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,749/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Lake Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Worth has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,667
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,897/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,869
Per Capita$47,385
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,700
Rent$1,342
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$229,848
Housing Units1,976
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property6,749/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary1,061/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Worth was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.