At a Glance
Median Income
$56,208
$27,135 per capita
Home Value
$162,300
Zillow: $215,571
Median Rent
$985/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
470/100K
8,440/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeview residents earn a median household income of $56,208 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,135. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,571. Median rent is $985/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Lakeview reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,440/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,760
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,097/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,208
Per Capita$27,135
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,300
Rent$985
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$215,571
Housing Units2,057
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent470/100K
Property8,440/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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