Living in Lakeside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 807 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $55,759 (44% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,303/month.
Lakeside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 807
- Median age
- 57.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $55,759State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $1,303/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeside the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,303 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $55,759 and the income per person is $40,051. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.37
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 807
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 42.6%
- Households
- 340
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 807 | $55,759 | — | $1,303 |
| Greenfield | 3,939 | $74,185 | $247,400 | $1,766 |
| Rexland Acres | 2,760 | $56,078 | $200,200 | $1,435 |
| El Adobe | 253 | $51,447 | $278,900 | — |
| Olde Stockdale | 349 | $166,987 | $717,100 | — |
| Old Stine | 3,760 | $54,292 | $235,400 | $1,579 |
| Benton Park | 5,707 | $49,717 | $240,600 | $1,243 |
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | $371,700 | $1,472 |
| Casa Loma | 1,587 | $43,403 | $256,100 | $749 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeside, CA?
The median household income in Lakeside is $55,759, 44% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Lakeside is $1,303 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Lakeside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 57.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
15.4% of adults in Lakeside 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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