Living in East Lake, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Lake · Census data 2020–2024
East Lake has 33,283 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $99,333 (33% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $488,000, the median rent is $1,942/month.
East Lake at a glance
- Population
- 33,283
- Median age
- 51.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $99,333State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $488,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,942/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in East Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Lake the median home value is $488,000, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,942 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,498 a month in housing costs.
East Lake median household income
The median household income in East Lake is $99,333 and the income per person is $57,957. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in East Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,010
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.41
East Lake demographics
- Population
- 33,283
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 13,769
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Lake ›
Education in East Lake
49.4% of adults 25 and older in East Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
East Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake | 33,283 | $99,333 | $488,000 | $1,942 |
| Keystone | 25,858 | $161,056 | $653,500 | $2,238 |
| Palm Harbor | 61,512 | $78,935 | $405,300 | $1,806 |
| Trinity | 18,907 | $113,580 | $459,800 | $2,451 |
| Oldsmar | 14,904 | $88,333 | $380,300 | $1,427 |
| Holiday | 22,785 | $48,186 | $170,100 | $1,239 |
| Tarpon Springs | 25,791 | $79,529 | $340,700 | $1,298 |
| Elfers | 15,006 | $56,054 | $202,300 | $1,437 |
| Westchase | 24,885 | $124,434 | $559,500 | $2,174 |
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What is the median household income in East Lake, FL?
The median household income in East Lake is $99,333, 33% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Lake?
The median home value in East Lake is $488,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in East Lake?
The median gross rent in East Lake is $1,942 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is East Lake, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in East Lake?
The median age in East Lake is 51.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in East Lake?
The average commute to work in East Lake is 28 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Lake?
The unemployment rate in East Lake is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Lake?
49.4% of adults in East 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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