At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$49,271 per capita
Home Value
$172,000
Zillow: $192,512
Bachelor's Degree+
44.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Lost Lake Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Lake Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Lake Woods a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lost Lake Woods residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,271. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 898 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Lake Woods is $172,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,512. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
44.5% of adults in Lost Lake Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Lake Woods has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age69.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans21.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$49,271
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$192,512
Housing Units580
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation914 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lost Lake Woods was built in 1976.
52.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.