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Living in
Lakeland Village.
Lakeland Village is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lakeland Village
Lakeland Village is a community of 11,587 people in California. The median household income is $85,748, median rent runs about $1,858 per month, and median home values are around $464,000. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Lakeland Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Foreign-Born
19.1%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
-10.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lakeland Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lakeland Village, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.6%), and 41.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.3%
of residents
65 and Older
10.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.41
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 9% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lakeland Village
In Lakeland Village, rent runs 9% below the CA average, and home values are 37% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,195
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Lakeland Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Lakeland Village, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lakeland Village: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lakeland Village is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lakeland Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute40.2 min avg
How Lakeland Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lakeland Village, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 34% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lakeland Village, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Lakeland Village, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
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.
158 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Lakeland Village is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Lakeland Village, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Lakeland Village is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lakeland Village has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 42°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 67°F | 43°F | 2.85" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 1.49" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.54" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.21" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 97°F | 64°F | 0.18" |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.06" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 83°F | 54°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 46°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lakeland Village
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lakeland Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Murrieta
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Murrieta
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Sun City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lakeland Village
Lakeland Village's student/teacher ratio is 24.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lakeland Village
Lakeland Village has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
18 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
88 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
89 mi awayCities Near Lakeland Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lakeland Village?
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Lakeland Village FAQ
Is Lakeland Village, California affordable?⌄
Lakeland Village's median rent is $1,858/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,748/year. Median home value is $463,500.
Is Lakeland Village, California safe?⌄
Lakeland Village is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lakeland Village, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Lakeland Village, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lakeland Village, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lakeland Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,858/month and median household income is $85,748/year. The median home value is $463,500. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lakeland Village, California?⌄
The average commute in Lakeland Village is 40 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