Living in Lake Park, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Park · Census data 2020–2024

Lake Park has 1,234 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $51,813 (33% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $258,100, the median rent is $797/month.

Lake Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lake Park at a glance

Population
1,234
Median age
30.9State: 37.6
Median household income
$51,813State: $77,353
Median home value
$258,100State: $303,300
Median rent
$797/moState: $1,393
Homeowners
58.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%
Average commute
25 min

Is Lake Park a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Lake Park

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Park the median home value is $258,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,736 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lake Park$258,100
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lake Park$797
Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Lake Park median household income

The median household income in Lake Park is $51,813 and the income per person is $39,307. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Lake Park$51,813
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Lake Park: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
514
Owner-occupied
58.6%
Renter-occupied
41.4%
Vacant
13%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2005
Average household size
2.76

Lake Park demographics

Population
1,234
Median age
30.9
Under 18
31%
65 and older
12.2%
Households
447
Foreign-born
3.1%
Veterans
4.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black16.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Park ›

Education in Lake Park

15% of adults 25 and older in Lake Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Park15%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lake Park

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.1%
Average commute
25 minState: 28 min
Work from home
11.6%
Drive alone
67.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.1%

Lake Park vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lake Park1,234$51,813$258,100$797
Dasher944$65,703$207,500$1,008
Jennings1,164$23,243$71,800$812
Valdosta55,252$45,925$182,800$1,054
Remerton1,280$26,824—$932
Naylor293$80,811$215,000—
Echols County consolidated government3,709$59,489$124,100$1,017
Bemiss9,201$92,842$217,400$1,417
Madison2,967$30,673$78,500$887

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Living in Lake Park: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lake Park, GA?

The median household income in Lake Park is $51,813, 33% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Lake Park?

The median home value in Lake Park is $258,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

How much is rent in Lake Park?

The median gross rent in Lake Park is $797 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Lake Park, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31.1%.

What is the median age in Lake Park?

The median age in Lake Park is 30.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Lake Park?

The average commute to work in Lake Park is 25 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake Park?

The unemployment rate in Lake Park is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lake Park?

15% of adults in Lake Park 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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