At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$21,705 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
Zillow: $156,315
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Lasara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lasara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lasara 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
Lasara residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,705. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lasara is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,315. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
18.1% of adults in Lasara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lasara has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,208
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$21,705
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$156,315
Housing Units270
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation48 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lasara was built in 1997.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.