Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
21,788 Population 3,144/sq mi density
$94,877 Median Income $39,128 per capita
$585,500 Home Value $810,633 Zillow
$1,976 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$94,877 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$585,500 home value, $1,976/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,877
26% above
$39,128 per capita
Home Value
$585,500
108% above
Zillow: $810,633
Median Rent
$1,976/mo
70% above
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lakeside CDP (San Diego County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
208%
Rent
170%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) residents earn a median household income of $94,877 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,128. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) is $585,500 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,633. Median rent is $1,976/month, with 34.5% 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 1979.

Education

24.8% of adults in Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.

Data Overview

People

Population21,788
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3,144/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$94,877
Per Capita$39,128
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

B
Home Value$585,500
Rent$1,976
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$810,633
Housing Units7,712
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation456 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations79
Libraries88

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.