Living in Lakeview, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 5,825 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $118,777 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $565,300, the median rent is $2,959/month.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,777State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $565,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,959/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeview the median home value is $565,300, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,959 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,571 a month in housing costs.
Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lakeview is $118,777 and the income per person is $39,747. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,580
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.81
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,513
- Foreign-born
- 32.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 17.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
| Rockville Centre | 25,765 | $151,938 | $818,700 | $1,881 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
| West Hempstead | 20,648 | $164,127 | $653,600 | $2,967 |
| North Lynbrook | 922 | $143,636 | $629,400 | — |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Lynbrook | 20,325 | $136,696 | $611,900 | $2,230 |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | $143,263 | $657,000 | $2,102 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeview, NY?
The median household income in Lakeview is $118,777, 38% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $565,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lakeview?
The median gross rent in Lakeview is $2,959 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lakeview, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 34.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lakeview is 49 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
34.8% 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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