At a Glance
Median Income
$57,829
$31,612 per capita
Home Value
$274,000
Zillow: $305,986
Median Rent
$947/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
5,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
261 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.1% (69% 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 $305,986. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lakeside reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,848/100K.
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,839
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,829
Per Capita$31,612
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A
Home Value$274,000
Rent$947
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$305,986
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property5,848/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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