Lakeside, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,839 Population 920/sq mi density
$57,829 Median Income $31,612 per capita
$274,000 Home Value $316,610 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,829 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$274,000 home value, $947/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeside, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,829
23% below
$31,612 per capita
Home Value
$274,000
3% below
Zillow: $316,610
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
97%
Rent
81%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeside a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $57,829 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,612. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeside is $274,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,610. Median rent is $947/month, with 21.5% 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 1991.

Education

13.8% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,839
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,829
Per Capita$31,612
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

A
Home Value$274,000
Rent$947
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$316,610
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation157 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Lakeside was founded in 1974.
The median home in Lakeside was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.