Living in Lakeside, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeside has 1,401 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $112,321 (43% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $346,400, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Lakeside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 1,401
- Median age
- 46State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $112,321State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $346,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeside the median home value is $346,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,975 a month in housing costs.
Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Lakeside is $112,321 and the income per person is $52,309. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.59
Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 1,401
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 537
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeside ›
Education in Lakeside
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 1,401 | $112,321 | $346,400 | $1,708 |
| Lake Worth | 4,829 | $81,910 | $236,700 | $1,508 |
| Sansom Park | 5,392 | $42,257 | $158,200 | $1,166 |
| White Settlement | 18,150 | $56,784 | $187,100 | $1,253 |
| Westworth Village | 2,643 | $86,429 | $318,200 | $1,880 |
| River Oaks | 7,584 | $63,500 | $223,800 | $1,183 |
| Azle | 14,126 | $68,514 | $287,100 | $1,333 |
| Westover Hills | 908 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,691 |
| Saginaw | 24,970 | $97,276 | $298,500 | $1,776 |
More for people moving to Lakeside
Lakeside ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lakeside: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lakeside, TX?
The median household income in Lakeside is $112,321, 43% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $346,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Lakeside is $1,708 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Lakeside, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Lakeside?
The median age in Lakeside is 46 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Lakeside is 34 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Lakeside is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeside?
30.1% 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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