At a Glance
Median Income
$55,167
$40,574 per capita
Home Value
$172,000
Zillow: $166,744
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeport residents earn a median household income of $55,167 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,574. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeport is $172,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,744. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
42.6% of adults in Lakeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeport has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population746
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans18.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,167
Per Capita$40,574
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent$1,162
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$166,744
Housing Units475
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeport was built in 1962.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.