What are the schools like in Lake of the Pines, CA?

School district data for Lake of the Pines is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lake of the Pines?

The median household income in Lake of the Pines, CA is $110,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Lake of the Pines, CA?

Lake of the Pines has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

Lake of the Pines, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake of the Pines, CA affordable or expensive?

Lake of the Pines's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake of the Pines is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $605,100 and the median rent is $2,690 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake of the Pines, CA?

Lake of the Pines has a violent crime rate of 411.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 821.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake of the Pines, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lake of the Pines is a small town of 4,703 in California, with a median household income of $110,688 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Lake of the Pines stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Lake of the Pines is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake of the Pines city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 114.3

Lake of the Pines's overall cost of living index is 114.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake of the Pines costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lake of the Pines, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$605,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lake of the Pines's violent crime rate is 411.0 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

411.0 /100k

Property Crime

821.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake of the Pines, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake of the Pines sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake of the Pines, CA
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lake of the Pines, CA	National Avg
Population	4,703	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	30.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Meadow Vista, CA 3 mi Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA 6 mi Colfax, CA 7 mi North Auburn, CA 8 mi Auburn, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake of the Pines

Lake of the Pines, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95602

Lake of the Pines vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake of the Pines, CA affordable or expensive?

Lake of the Pines's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lake of the Pines roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $605,100 and median rent is $2,690/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake of the Pines, CA?

Lake of the Pines's violent crime rate is 411.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 821.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake of the Pines?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lake of the Pines, CA a good place to live?

Lake of the Pines, CA has a population of 4,703, a median household income of $110,688, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lake of the Pines?

Lake of the Pines averages 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake of the Pines?

Lake of the Pines, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95602.

What is the population of Lake of the Pines?

The population of Lake of the Pines, California is 4,703 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake of the Pines?

Key numbers for living in Lake of the Pines: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $605,100, median household income $110,688, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake of the Pines side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.