What are the schools like in Lower Lake, CA?

Lower Lake is served primarily by Konocti Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.

What is the median household income in Lower Lake?

The median household income in Lower Lake, CA is $35,930 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Lower Lake, CA?

Lower Lake has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lower Lake, CA affordable or expensive?

Lower Lake's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lower Lake is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,800 and the median rent is $1,222 per month.

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

Lower Lake has a violent crime rate of 759.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lower Lake, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lower Lake is a small town of 1,326 in California, with a median household income of $35,930 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Lower Lake stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lower Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lower Lake 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: 102.5

Lower Lake's overall cost of living index is 102.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lower Lake costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lower Lake, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,222	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,930	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Lower Lake's violent crime rate is 759.5 per 100,000 residents — 100% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

759.5 /100k

Property Crime

1281.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lower Lake is served primarily by Konocti Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lower Lake, CA	National Avg
School District	Konocti Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lower Lake sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lower Lake, CA
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	29.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lower Lake, CA	National Avg
Population	1,326	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	58.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	36.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lower Lake

Lower Lake, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95457

Lower Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower Lake, CA affordable or expensive?

Lower Lake's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lower Lake roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,800 and median rent is $1,222/month.

What is the crime rate in Lower Lake, CA?

Lower Lake's violent crime rate is 759.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lower Lake?

Public schools in Lower Lake are operated by Konocti Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lower Lake, CA a good place to live?

Lower Lake, CA has a population of 1,326, a median household income of $35,930, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Lower Lake?

Lower Lake averages 54.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lower Lake?

Lower Lake, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95457.

What is the population of Lower Lake?

The population of Lower Lake, California is 1,326 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lower Lake: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $198,800, median household income $35,930, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lower Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.