Lakeport, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,085 Population 1,662/sq mi density
$59,294 Median Income $42,105 per capita
$327,600 Home Value $360,237 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
1,180 Violent Crime/100K 1,876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$59,294 median income, 9.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$327,600 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,180 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeport, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,294
21% below
$42,105 per capita
Home Value
$327,600
16% above
Zillow: $360,237
Median Rent
$976/mo
16% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,180/100K
210% above
1,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Lakeport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lakeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
116%
Rent
84%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
264%
Crime
310%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeport residents earn a median household income of $59,294 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,105. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeport is $327,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,237. Median rent is $976/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Lakeport reports 1,180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,876/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Lakeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeport has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population5,085
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,662/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,294
Per Capita$42,105
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

B+
Home Value$327,600
Rent$976
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$360,237
Housing Units2,507
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,180/100K
Property1,876/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,379 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Lakeport was founded in 1888.
The median home in Lakeport was built in 1974.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.