Living in Lakeview, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 1,584 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $45,787 (53% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $195,200, the median rent is $1,065/month.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 1,584
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $45,787State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $195,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,065/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeview the median home value is $195,200, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lakeview is $45,787 and the income per person is $22,111. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 567
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.84
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 1,584
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 26.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 13.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| Quincy | 7,998 | $87,902 | $336,800 | $1,161 |
| Coulee City | 439 | $61,250 | $165,500 | $784 |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeview, WA?
The median household income in Lakeview is $45,787, 53% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $195,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lakeview?
The median gross rent in Lakeview is $1,065 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lakeview, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 35.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lakeview is 28 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
12.1% 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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