City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Lakeview, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lakeview - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,043
Residents
$70,436
Median income
$198,000
Median home
$1,150
Median rent (state)

Lakeview - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Lakeview places in the 50th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

50th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
32nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lakeview, OR

Lakeview is a small town in Oregon, home to 3,043 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Lakeview brings in $70,436 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 1.9%. Home values in Lakeview run a median of $198,000, and the median resident age is 44.3 years. About 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 47.0°F with 14.4 inches of precipitation per year and 55.3 inches of snowfall.

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,150 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oregon's average monthly utility costs around $185 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 19.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

3,043 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$70,436 /yr

Poverty 1.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Lakeview compare to other US cities?

Where Lakeview sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 50% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 32% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lakeview against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Lakeview near the bottom of Oregon's cities

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Lakeview ranks #351 - the 10th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lakeview only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#189 of 364
48th percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#351 of 395
10th percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#323 of 366
12th percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#305 of 395
23rd percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#224 of 395
43rd percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

50thIncome percentile

50th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lakeview's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$198,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lakeview $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lakeview, OR Lakeview, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lakeview, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lakeview, OR median $70,436/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lakeview, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lakeview, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,043
Median Income
$70,436
Median Home Value
$198,000
Median Age
44.3
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor force participation
58.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
47.0°F
Annual Precipitation
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
55.3"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,400 residents2,420 residents2,440 residents2,460 residents2,480 residents2,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,429 residents 2,419 residents ▼ -0.4%
Lakeview's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.2%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
17.4%
Work from Home
5.8%
Other
3.1%

Based on 1,515 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lakeview sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,150/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
19.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Sisters
3,018 people
Shady Cove
3,083 people
Jacksonville
2,991 people
Millersburg
3,096 people
Turner
3,107 people
Juniper Canyon
3,133 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lakeview's 3,043 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Auberry, CA
3,043 people
National Park, NJ
3,043 people
Holmes Beach, FL
3,042 people
Cliffwood Beach, NJ
3,044 people
North Sarasota, FL
3,041 people
Cuthbert, GA
3,045 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lakeview's $70,436 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Telford, TN
$70,446 median income
Troy, OH
$70,450 median income
Pinion Pines, AZ
$70,417 median income
Campbell Station, AR
$70,417 median income
Lewisville, ID
$70,417 median income
Menan, ID
$70,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lakeview, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lakeview, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.1% 14.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.5% White 81.1% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 0.9% American Indian 1.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 14.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lakeview compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lakeview (this city) 3,043 $70,436
Sisters 3,018 $93,115
Shady Cove 3,083 $45,750
Jacksonville 2,991 $114,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lakeview, OR?

What is the population of Lakeview, OR? +

Lakeview, OR counts 3,043 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, OR? +

The median household income in Lakeview is $70,436 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lakeview? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lakeview; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Lakeview, OR? +

A typical home in Lakeview is worth $198,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Lakeview? +

Climate normals put Lakeview's yearly average temperature at 47.0°F, 14.4 inches of precipitation, and 55.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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