Living in Elizabeth Lake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elizabeth Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Elizabeth Lake has 1,840 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $120,078 (21% higher than the California median), the median home value is $411,900, the median rent is $2,094/month.
Elizabeth Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,840
- Median age
- 38.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $120,078State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $411,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,094/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Elizabeth Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Elizabeth Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elizabeth Lake the median home value is $411,900, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,094 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,239 a month in housing costs.
Elizabeth Lake median household income
The median household income in Elizabeth Lake is $120,078 and the income per person is $48,739. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Elizabeth Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 767
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.67
Elizabeth Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,840
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 688
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elizabeth Lake ›
Education in Elizabeth Lake
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Elizabeth Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elizabeth Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Elizabeth Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lake | 1,840 | $120,078 | $411,900 | $2,094 |
| Green Valley | 880 | $87,857 | $371,100 | $1,738 |
| Lake Hughes | 888 | $113,516 | $515,100 | $2,042 |
| Leona Valley | 1,465 | $131,667 | $711,300 | — |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,828 | $146,107 | $933,400 | $3,501 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,613 | $76,094 | $360,400 | $2,002 |
| Acton | 7,880 | $113,000 | $733,400 | $3,056 |
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What is the median household income in Elizabeth Lake, CA?
The median household income in Elizabeth Lake is $120,078, 21% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elizabeth Lake?
The median home value in Elizabeth Lake is $411,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Elizabeth Lake?
The median gross rent in Elizabeth Lake is $2,094 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Elizabeth Lake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Elizabeth Lake?
The median age in Elizabeth Lake is 38.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Elizabeth Lake?
The average commute to work in Elizabeth Lake is 39 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elizabeth Lake?
The unemployment rate in Elizabeth Lake is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elizabeth Lake?
27.1% of adults in Elizabeth Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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