Living in Lakehead, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakehead · Census data 2020–2024
Lakehead has 577 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $56,563 (43% lower than the California median), the median home value is $272,200, the median rent is $1,875/month.
Lakehead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakehead at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 51.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $56,563State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $272,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lakehead a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lakehead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakehead the median home value is $272,200, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,827 a month in housing costs.
Lakehead median household income
The median household income in Lakehead is $56,563 and the income per person is $20,931. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lakehead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.67
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lakehead has many vacation and second homes.
Lakehead demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakehead ›
Education in Lakehead
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Lakehead have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakehead
- Unemployment rate
- 19%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 9.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69%
Lakehead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehead | 577 | $56,563 | $272,200 | $1,875 |
| Shasta Lake | 10,311 | $67,401 | $294,400 | $1,298 |
| Jones Valley | 1,122 | $82,083 | $197,300 | — |
| Trinity Center | 414 | $58,750 | $343,800 | — |
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | — | $1,125 |
| Bella Vista | 4,511 | $90,566 | $464,300 | — |
| Castella | 204 | $49,000 | $317,600 | $840 |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | — |
| Coffee Creek | 280 | $76,250 | $372,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lakehead, CA?
The median household income in Lakehead is $56,563, 43% lower 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 Lakehead?
The median home value in Lakehead is $272,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lakehead?
The median gross rent in Lakehead is $1,875 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is Lakehead, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Lakehead?
The median age in Lakehead is 51.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lakehead?
The average commute to work in Lakehead is 32 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakehead?
The unemployment rate in Lakehead is 19% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakehead?
23.1% of adults in Lakehead 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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