At a Glance
Median Income
$79,531
$51,835 per capita
Home Value
$241,700
Zillow: $267,922
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
969/100K
7,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Northlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northlake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northlake residents earn a median household income of $79,531 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,835. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northlake is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,922. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Northlake reports 969 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,951/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Northlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northlake has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,848
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density932/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,531
Per Capita$51,835
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,700
Rent$1,026
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$267,922
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent969/100K
Property7,951/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation681 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Northlake was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.