Lara, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

15,919 Population 64/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,189 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

Lara, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,189

62% below

$28,189 per capita

Home Value

$208,400

26% below

Median Rent

$1,042/mo

10% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

302 sunny days/yr

Is Lara a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lara residents earn a median household income of $28,189 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,189. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,512 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lara is $208,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,042/month.

Climate & Weather

Lara has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,919

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density64/mi²

Foreign Born17.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,189

Per Capita$28,189

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$542

Housing

Home Value$208,400

Rent$1,042

Ownership77.9%

Housing Units6,368

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days302/yr

Rain25.9 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

17.5% of residents are foreign-born.