Living in Lakeside, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 32,105 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $81,684 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $273,900, the median rent is $1,479/month.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 32,105
- Median age
- 39.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $81,684State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $273,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,479/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeside the median home value is $273,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,511 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $81,684 and the income per person is $34,954. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,649
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.65
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 32,105
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 12,078
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 19.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 32,105 | $81,684 | $273,900 | $1,479 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 14,755 | $59,388 | $224,900 | $1,457 |
| Fleming Island | 29,766 | $116,611 | $422,400 | $1,935 |
| Orange Park | 9,055 | $77,106 | $313,100 | $1,429 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | 32,070 | $108,543 | $351,200 | $2,058 |
| Asbury Lake | 14,458 | $100,949 | $329,600 | $2,172 |
| Fruit Cove | 35,877 | $141,863 | $484,000 | $2,336 |
| Middleburg | 11,644 | $74,634 | $254,600 | $1,093 |
| Penney Farms | 642 | $52,500 | $230,800 | $1,946 |
More for people moving to Lakeside
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What is the median household income in Lakeside, FL?
The median household income in Lakeside is $81,684, 10% 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 Lakeside?
The median home value in Lakeside is $273,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Lakeside is $1,479 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Lakeside, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 39.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 29 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
23.6% 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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