Living in Lakeside, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 508 residents with a median age of 67.7. The median household income is $92,500 (30% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $445,200.
Lakeside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 67.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $92,500State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $445,200State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeside the median home value is $445,200, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,894 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $92,500 and the income per person is $103,343. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,143
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 75.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.71
75.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lakeside has many vacation and second homes.
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 67.7
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 61.6%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
68% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 508 | $92,500 | $445,200 | — |
| Marblehead | 876 | $96,250 | $376,400 | $1,000 |
| Kelleys Island | 128 | $82,917 | $346,400 | — |
| Bay View | 622 | $79,792 | $169,300 | $866 |
| Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $113,100 | $905 |
| Crystal Rock | 104 | $158,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Put-in-Bay | 126 | $63,750 | $450,000 | $719 |
| Castalia | 1,230 | $55,455 | $186,300 | $730 |
| Port Clinton | 5,970 | $60,909 | $152,300 | $934 |
More for people moving to Lakeside
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What is the median household income in Lakeside, OH?
The median household income in Lakeside is $92,500, 30% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lakeside?
The median home value in Lakeside is $445,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Lakeside, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 67.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 24 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
68% of adults in Lakeside 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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