At a Glance
Median Income
$128,591
$40,182 per capita
Home Value
$556,900
Zillow: $939,550
Median Rent
$2,780/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
10.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeview residents earn a median household income of $128,591 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,182. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $556,900 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $939,550. Median rent is $2,780/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
31.0% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population5,794
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density5,794/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.8%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$128,591
Per Capita$40,182
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$556,900
Rent$2,780
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$939,550
Housing Units1,559
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute46 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1956.
12.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
31.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.