At a Glance
Median Income
$35,726
$20,650 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $102,063
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Lane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lane a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lane residents earn a median household income of $35,726 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,650. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lane is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,063. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
19.4% of adults in Lane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lane has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population531
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,726
Per Capita$20,650
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$1,063
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$102,063
Housing Units256
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,828/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation67 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute39 min
Broadband53.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lane was built in 1973.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.