Lakes East, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

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 $953,119 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,728 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$563,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakes East, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$211,728
182% above
$95,103 per capita
Home Value
$563,900
100% above
Zillow: $953,119
Bachelor's Degree+
76.8%
128% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
31% below
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Lakes East Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
282%
Home Value
200%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
228%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakes East a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakes East residents earn a median household income of $211,728 , which is 182% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $95,103. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakes East is $563,900 , 100% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $953,119. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

76.8% of adults in Lakes East hold a bachelor's degree or higher (128% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,295
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,423/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$211,728
Per Capita$95,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$563,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$953,119
Housing Units531
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity22.0%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation557 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.5%
EV Stations7
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakes East was built in 1963.
39.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.