At a Glance
Home Value
$236,800
Zillow: $374,126
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.5% smoking rate
How Lower Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lower Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lower Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lower Lake is $236,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,126. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
27.8% of adults in Lower Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lower Lake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population598
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,032
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
Home Value$236,800
Rent$1,011
Ownership36.9%
Zillow$374,126
Housing Units500
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,365 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lower Lake was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.