At a Glance
Median Income
$70,436
$37,074 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
Zillow: $193,590
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 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
3.2 / 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 $70,436 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,074. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeview is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,590. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lakeview reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,043
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,436
Per Capita$37,074
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$481M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$1,021
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$193,590
Housing Units1,454
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,444/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary306/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain14.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,759 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute7 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lakeview was founded in 1869.
The median home in Lakeview was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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