At a Glance
Median Income
$92,847
$42,531 per capita
Home Value
$299,300
Zillow: $390,371
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
15.1% smoking rate
How Lakesite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakesite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakesite a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakesite residents earn a median household income of $92,847 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,531. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakesite is $299,300 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,371. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
36.0% of adults in Lakesite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakesite has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,026
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,164/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,847
Per Capita$42,531
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$299,300
Rent$1,060
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$390,371
Housing Units875
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakesite was built in 1989.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.