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Living in
Lakeside.
Lakeside is an unincorporated community in Clay County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lakeside
Lakeside offers a solidly middle-class suburban lifestyle within the Jacksonville metro, with a median household income around $81,684 and home values averaging $273,900—reasonable for the region. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.1%, though most employment opportunities will require commuting, with an average commute time of about 30 minutes. The community is family-focused, with about a third of households including children and strong school enrollment ties to the area, though the college degree rate sits at 23.3%, so educational attainment skews toward workforce credentials over advanced degrees.
Lakeside at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Lakeside: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lakeside, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (11.5%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 11% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lakeside
In Lakeside, rent runs 11% below the FL average, and home values are 24% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,900
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Lakeside
Unemployment in Clay County, which includes Lakeside, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Lakeside: Clay County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clay County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lakeside Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.6 min avg
How Lakeside residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lakeside, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 120 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M 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 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Clay County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lakeside, runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
242.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
674.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Clay County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clay County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clay County, which includes Lakeside, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,100 |
| 2024 | 9 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,500 |
| 2022 | 15 | Flood | $6,500 |
| 2021 | 9 | Heavy Rain | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,010 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clay County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Duval County, FL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Lakeside) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
175
per year
Moderate Days
186
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Duval County, FL (17 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lakeside has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 47°F | 2.93" |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 2.26" |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 3.14" |
| Apr | 81°F | 61°F | 2.40" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 3.16" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.32" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 6.00" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 6.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 6.08" |
| Oct | 82°F | 66°F | 3.55" |
| Nov | 73°F | 56°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 68°F | 50°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lakeside
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lakeside's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Middleburg
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Orange Park
Nh Jacksonville
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 9 mi away · Jacksonville
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lakeside
Lakeside's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lakeside (within 15 miles)
Chamberlain University-Florida
14.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 61% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 659 students · in-state tuition $17,755 · 70% graduate · median earnings $22,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Trinity College of Jacksonville
13.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 386 students · in-state tuition $15,100 · 40% graduate · median earnings $41,985 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lakeside
Lakeside has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
29 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
54 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayCities Near Lakeside
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lakeside?
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Lakeside FAQ
Is Lakeside, Florida affordable?⌄
Lakeside's median rent is $1,479/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,684/year. Median home value is $273,900.
Is Lakeside, Florida safe?⌄
Lakeside is policed by the Clay County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 675 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lakeside, Florida?⌄
Clay County, which includes Lakeside, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lakeside, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lakeside is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,479/month and median household income is $81,684/year. The median home value is $273,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lakeside, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lakeside is 29 minutes, which is about 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