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Lakeview, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,177 Population 668/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $47,601 per capita
$492,100 Home Value $561,738 Zillow
$1,528 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
246 Violent Crime/100K 2,602 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$492,100 home value, $1,528/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeview, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$47,601 per capita
Home Value
$492,100
75% above
Zillow: $561,738
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
31% above
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
35% below
2,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
68.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Lakeview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lakeview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
175%
Rent
131%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeview a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeview residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,601. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeview is $492,100 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,738. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Lakeview reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,602/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 68.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,177
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$47,601
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C
Home Value$492,100
Rent$1,528
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$561,738
Housing Units570
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent246/100K
Property2,602/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking12.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,481 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+68.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute47 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeview was built in 1973.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.