Living in Lakeview, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 4,723 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $61,405 (21% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $171,700, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 4,723
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $61,405State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $171,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeview the median home value is $171,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lakeview is $61,405 and the income per person is $28,873. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,053
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.45
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 4,723
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,926
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 4,723 | $61,405 | $171,700 | $1,014 |
| East Ridge | 22,070 | $62,247 | $211,100 | $1,147 |
| Rossville | 3,978 | $59,191 | $133,000 | $1,033 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,416 | $51,867 | $199,700 | $937 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
| Ridgeside | 879 | $191,167 | $481,600 | — |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | $201,000 | $855,300 | $1,428 |
| Chattanooga | 185,783 | $64,523 | $283,200 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeview, GA?
The median household income in Lakeview is $61,405, 21% 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 Lakeview?
The median home value in Lakeview is $171,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lakeview?
The median gross rent in Lakeview is $1,014 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is Lakeview, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 36.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lakeview is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
20.2% of adults in Lakeview 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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