Living in Lakeside, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 1,870 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $65,375 (21% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $304,900, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 1,870
- Median age
- 63State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $65,375State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $304,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
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 $304,900, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $65,375 and the income per person is $33,426. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,134
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.14
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 1,870
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 41.6%
- Households
- 862
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
| Saunders Lake | 1,338 | $63,914 | $339,700 | $1,301 |
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | — | — |
| Reedsport | 4,317 | $53,571 | $240,000 | $766 |
| Glasgow | 697 | $91,047 | $433,800 | — |
| North Bend | 10,171 | $81,320 | $352,300 | $1,066 |
| Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $306,900 | $1,034 |
| Bunker Hill | 1,626 | $60,058 | $227,600 | $905 |
| Barview | 1,684 | $78,510 | $246,600 | $1,125 |
More for people moving to Lakeside
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What is the median household income in Lakeside, OR?
The median household income in Lakeside is $65,375, 21% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $304,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Lakeside is $1,027 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Lakeside, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 63 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 23 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
15.5% 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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