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Lakeview, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,794 Population 5,794/sq mi density
$128,591 Median Income $40,182 per capita
$556,900 Home Value $939,550 Zillow
$2,780 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$128,591 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$556,900 home value, $2,780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeview, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,591
71% above
$40,182 per capita
Home Value
$556,900
98% above
Zillow: $939,550
Median Rent
$2,780/mo
139% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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
171%
Home Value
198%
Rent
239%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $128,591 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,182. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Lakeview reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,794
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density5,794/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,591
Per Capita$40,182
Unemployment3.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.