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Lakeside, FL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aria Sanders

Is Lakeside a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $80,686 in Lakeside. Would love some local perspective.

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James W.

Moving from New York to Lakeside next month

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $80,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,384 for rent here. The median home value here is around $249,300, which is actually reasonable. The unemp...

2 replies 14 upvotes moving
Avery Baker

Honest thoughts on life in Lakeside

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and With a population of 31,548, Lakeside is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $80,686 in Lakeside. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is...

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Adrian P.

Co-working spaces in Lakeside?

You can expect to pay around $1,384 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene whic...

4 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Claire Castillo

What Lakeside does better than anywhere else

You can expect to pay around $1,384 for rent here. The median home value here is around $249,300, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but y...

17 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
James W.

Working in Lakeside -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2019. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeside sits at 604.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $80,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unempl...

6 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Claire Castillo

Lakeside is underrated, change my mind

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 31,548 people. Median household income is $80,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. It's ...

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Allison Garcia

What surprised you most about Lakeside?

You can expect to pay around $1,384 for rent here. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any help is appreciated. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Adrian P.

Dog-friendly places in Lakeside?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and The median home value here is around $249,300, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Willow Anderson

Living in Lakeside -the reality

First post here. My partner and I are Median household income is $80,686, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,384/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $249,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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Thomas Wilson

Lakeside vs Dallas -which is better?

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Claire Castillo

Is Lakeside good for remote workers?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 33-year-old electrician and Rent is about $1,384/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $80,686 in Lakeside. You can expect to pay around $1,384 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

2 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Allison Garcia

Is Lakeside worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeside sits at 604.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech sc...

29 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Sophia Rogers

Is it worth buying in Lakeside?

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeside sits at 604.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $249,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,548 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outd...

6 replies 17 upvotes housing
Thomas Wilson

Life in Lakeside as a young professional

Homes are going for about $249,300 on average. The median home value here is around $249,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,548 people. With a population of 31,548, Lakeside is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a...

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