Living in Lakeview, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 781 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $59,333 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $890/month.
Lakeview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 53.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $59,333State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $157,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeview the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lakeview is $59,333 and the income per person is $34,037. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 488
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.01
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 781 | $59,333 | $157,100 | $890 |
| Shreveport | 180,982 | $48,699 | $178,900 | $987 |
| Blanchard | 3,437 | $75,069 | $208,600 | $842 |
| Greenwood | 3,110 | $64,063 | $241,600 | $485 |
| Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | $202,100 | $1,107 |
| Benton | 2,548 | $58,143 | $201,000 | $873 |
| Red Chute | 6,526 | $86,124 | $219,100 | $2,095 |
| Mooringsport | 688 | $21,989 | $76,700 | $675 |
| Waskom | 2,084 | $55,781 | $92,000 | $928 |
More for people moving to Lakeview
Lakeview ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lakeview: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lakeview, LA?
The median household income in Lakeview is $59,333, about the same as the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $157,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Lakeview?
The median gross rent in Lakeview is $890 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Lakeview, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 53.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lakeview is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
5.1% 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.
Last updated: