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Lakeview, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
846 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$58,381 Median Income $34,447 per capita
$107,000 Home Value $134,461 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
721 Violent Crime/100K 4,598 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$58,381 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeview, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,381
22% below
$34,447 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
62% below
Zillow: $134,461
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
721/100K
90% above
4,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 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
78%
Home Value
38%
Rent
75%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
190%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeview a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 $58,381 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,447. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeview is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,461. Median rent is $868/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Lakeview reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,598/100K.

Education

6.1% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population846
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,381
Per Capita$34,447
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$868
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$134,461
Housing Units404
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

F
Violent721/100K
Property4,598/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation187 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeview was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.