Living in Lakeside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 22,447 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $96,447 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $634,400, the median rent is $2,016/month.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 22,447
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,447State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $634,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,016/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeside the median home value is $634,400, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,016 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,769 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $96,447 and the income per person is $38,149. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,672
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.06
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 22,447
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 7,288
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Winter Gardens | 22,131 | $97,973 | $608,600 | $1,913 |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 5,840 | $144,140 | $857,200 | $1,408 |
| Bostonia | 16,765 | $78,878 | $487,600 | $2,087 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
| Santee | 59,332 | $113,394 | $727,200 | $2,250 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeside, CA?
The median household income in Lakeside is $96,447, about the same as 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 Lakeside?
The median home value in Lakeside is $634,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Lakeside is $2,016 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Lakeside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 26 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
26.1% 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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