Living in Lakeview, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 32 residents with a median age of 52.5. .
Lakeview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 52.5State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 42.3%; a poverty rate of 34.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 1.91
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lakeview has many vacation and second homes.
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 11
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
25% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 42.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Drive alone
- 13.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 53.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 32 | — | — | — |
| Island Park | 170 | $91,250 | $293,800 | — |
| West Yellowstone | 1,474 | $58,839 | $504,300 | $1,045 |
| Dubois | 585 | $48,611 | $209,600 | $770 |
| Ashton | 1,417 | $65,428 | $221,300 | $1,025 |
| Virginia City | 129 | $61,875 | $351,900 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Lakeview: FAQ
Is Lakeview, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 42.3%; a poverty rate of 34.4%.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 52.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 42.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
25% 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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