At a Glance
Median Income
$47,460
$24,273 per capita
Home Value
$234,400
Zillow: $244,407
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
42.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
17.3% smoking rate
How Lucerne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucerne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucerne 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
Lucerne residents earn a median household income of $47,460 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,273. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucerne is $234,400 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,407. Median rent is $1,368/month, with 42.9% 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 1975.
Education
7.3% of adults in Lucerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucerne 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 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,156
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density587/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,460
Per Capita$24,273
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
B+
Home Value$234,400
Rent$1,368
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$244,407
Housing Units1,948
Rent Burden42.9%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,399 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucerne was built in 1975.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.