What are the schools like in Lakeville, CT?

Lakeville is served primarily by Salisbury School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Lakeville?

The median household income in Lakeville, CT is $87,401 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lakeville, CT?

Lakeville has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

Lakeville, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakeville, CT?

Lakeville has a violent crime rate of 22.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 454.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakeville, CT a Good Place to Live?

Lakeville is a small town of 886 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $87,401 .

Strengths: Lakeville stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lakeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lakeville metro area.

Metric	Lakeville, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,173	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,401	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lakeville's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.2 /100k

Property Crime

454.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lakeville is served primarily by Salisbury School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lakeville, CT	National Avg
School District	Salisbury School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	66.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakeville sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakeville, CT
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lakeville, CT	National Avg
Population	886	—
Median Age	49.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Millerton, NY 4 mi Falls Village, CT 4 mi Sharon, CT 6 mi Canaan, CT 8 mi West Cornwall, CT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lakeville

Lakeville, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06039 06068

Lakeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeville, CT affordable or expensive?

Lakeville has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,173/month against a median household income of $87,401.

What is the crime rate in Lakeville, CT?

Lakeville's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakeville?

Public schools in Lakeville are operated by Salisbury School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 66.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lakeville, CT a good place to live?

Lakeville, CT has a population of 886, a median household income of $87,401, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Lakeville?

Lakeville averages 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lakeville?

Lakeville, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06039, 06068.

What is the population of Lakeville?

The population of Lakeville, Connecticut is 886 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakeville?

Key numbers for living in Lakeville: median home N/A, median household income $87,401, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.