At a Glance
Median Income
$59,294
$42,105 per capita
Home Value
$327,600
Zillow: $352,588
Median Rent
$976/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
686/100K
3,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $352,588. 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 686 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,085
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,662/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,294
Per Capita$42,105
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
B+
Home Value$327,600
Rent$976
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$352,588
Housing Units2,507
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent686/100K
Property3,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault484/100K
Burglary585/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI48 (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
Broadband83.3%
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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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