At a Glance
Median Income
$83,958
$59,032 per capita
Home Value
$589,500
Zillow: $894,875
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $83,958 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,032. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeside is $589,500 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $894,875. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
30.4% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,730
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,958
Per Capita$59,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
C+
Home Value$589,500
Rent
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$894,875
Housing Units1,582
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,009 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeside was built in 1992.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.