At a Glance
Median Income
$91,364
$36,484 per capita
Home Value
$434,800
Zillow: $499,617
Median Rent
$2,255/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
9.0% smoking rate
How Three Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Three Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Three Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Three Lakes residents earn a median household income of $91,364 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,484. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Three Lakes is $434,800 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,617. Median rent is $2,255/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
37.4% of adults in Three Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Three Lakes has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,426
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density5,070/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born47.3%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,364
Per Capita$36,484
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$434,800
Rent$2,255
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$499,617
Housing Units5,398
Rent Burden40.3%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Three Lakes was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Miami International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
47.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.