At a Glance
Median Income
$126,000
$44,175 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $232,063
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeside residents earn a median household income of $126,000 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,175. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeside is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,063. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
22.4% of adults in Lakeside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeside has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,000
Per Capita$44,175
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,063
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,491 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.