Lakes East, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Lakes East is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 1,295. Residents earn $211,728 per year, which is 182% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,295 Population 1,423/sq mi density
$211,728 Median Income $95,103 per capita
$563,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,728 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$563,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $211,728
182% higher than US avg
Home Value $563,900
100% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 76.8%
128% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.0%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lakes East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,295
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,423/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$211,728
Per Capita$95,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$563,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation557 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Libraries29

Is Lakes East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lakes East receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lakes East stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lakes East is $211,728, which is significantly higher than the national average — 182% above $75,149. This places Lakes East among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lakes East is $563,900, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Lakes East is a highly educated community — 76.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lakes East experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lakes East has a population of 1,295 with a density of 1,423 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.7%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

1,295
Total Population
1,423
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lakes East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.5%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.5%
53% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lakes East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lakes East is $211,728, which is 182% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Lakes East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$211,728
182% above US avg
Per Capita Income$95,103
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482
IRS Avg AGI$242,927

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,324
County GDP$76,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,808
Healthcare2,172
Retail2,360
Manufacturing493

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,715
349% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home39.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lakes East is $563,900, 100% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$563,900
100% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,715
349% above US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Lakes East, 22.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 16.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lakes East vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.0%
31% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure22.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity16.2%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.6%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access96.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,172

Crime Rates: Lakes East vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Lakes East has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,423/sq mi
Coordinates41.3307°N, 73.4925°W
County FIPS09190
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 76.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (128% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.7%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.8%
128% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,423/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries29
Healthcare Facilities2,172
Restaurants1,808
Retail Stores2,360

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home39.9%

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