Median Income
$60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
22.0%
77% higher than US avg
How North Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population282
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,400
Per CapitaN/A
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty22.0%
Commute47 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units140
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+7.0%
Is North Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. North Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Lake is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Lake is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.
North Lake has a population of 282 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 65.5 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
65.5yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North Lake vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
Social Characteristics
North Lake vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Lake is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.
Income: North Lake vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,400 |
| 20% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 46.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
The median home value in North Lake is $150,000, 47% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 140 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: North Lake vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: North Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 169.7 sq mi (439.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |