At a Glance
Median Income
$80,686
$35,855 per capita
Home Value
$249,300
Zillow: $436,179
Median Rent
$1,384/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.3% smoking rate
How Lakeside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeside a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeside residents earn a median household income of $80,686 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,855. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeside is $249,300 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,179. Median rent is $1,384/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
23.3% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,548
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,346/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,686
Per Capita$35,855
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,300
Rent$1,384
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$436,179
Housing Units12,280
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation85 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeside was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.