Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,369 Population 9/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,328 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$379,847 home value, $1,258/mo rent

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakenheath, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$50,328

33% below

$50,328 per capita

Home Value

$379,847

35% above

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

8% above

Bachelor's Degree+

28.5%

15% below

44.6% high school+

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

50°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Lakenheath a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakenheath residents earn a median household income of $50,328 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,328. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 398 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakenheath is $379,847 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,258/month.

Education

28.5% of adults in Lakenheath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 44.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lakenheath has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,369

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density9/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born17.0%

Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median Income$50,328

Per Capita$50,328

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

Home Value$379,847

Rent$1,258

Ownership61.4%

Housing Units1,748

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain24.3 in/yr

Elevation49 ft

Education

Bachelor's+28.5%

High School+44.6%

Community

Did You Know?

23.5% work from home.

4.4% of the population has a disability.

17.0% of residents are foreign-born.