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Living in
Lake Los Angeles.
Lake Los Angeles is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lake Los Angeles
Lake Los Angeles is a community of 13,479 people in California. The median household income is $60,999, median rent runs about $1,530 per month, and median home values are around $322,300. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Lake Los Angeles at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
+14.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lake Los Angeles: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Los Angeles, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.4%), and 47.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
51.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.71
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Los Angeles
In Lake Los Angeles, rent runs 25% below the CA average, and home values are 56% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,350
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Lake Los Angeles and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Lake Los Angeles, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lake Los Angeles: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lake Los Angeles is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lake Los Angeles Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute43.3 min avg
How Lake Los Angeles residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Los Angeles, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 32% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 41 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lake Los Angeles, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Lake Los Angeles, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
186 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Lake Los Angeles is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Lake Los Angeles, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Lake Los Angeles is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate97°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Los Angeles has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
6.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
107
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
26
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
23
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 1.20" |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 1.61" |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 0.96" |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.33" |
| May | 84°F | 53°F | 0.25" |
| Jun | 93°F | 61°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 99°F | 68°F | 0.15" |
| Aug | 98°F | 67°F | 0.14" |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.20" |
| Oct | 80°F | 53°F | 0.27" |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 0.45" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 1.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Los Angeles
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education13.9% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Los Angeles
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: César E. Chávez National Monument, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Los Angeles
Lake Los Angeles has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being César E. Chávez National Monument (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
62 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lake Los Angeles
Lake Los Angeles Library
16921 East Ave. O, #A, Palmdale
Cities Near Lake Los Angeles
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lake Los Angeles?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lake Los Angeles FAQ
Is Lake Los Angeles, California affordable?⌄
Lake Los Angeles's median rent is $1,530/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $61,467/year. Median home value is $322,300.
Is Lake Los Angeles, California safe?⌄
Lake Los Angeles is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Los Angeles, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Lake Los Angeles, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,530/month and median household income is $61,467/year. The median home value is $322,300. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Los Angeles, California?⌄
The average commute in Lake Los Angeles is 43 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from