What are the schools like in Lakeview, GA?

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

What is the median household income in Lakeview?

The median household income in Lakeview, GA is $54,792 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 Lakeview, GA?

Lakeview has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Lakeview, GA affordable or expensive?

Lakeview's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lakeview is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,900 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakeview, GA?

Lakeview has a violent crime rate of 131.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1269.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakeview, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lakeview is a small town of 4,664 in Georgia, with a median household income of $54,792 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lakeview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Lakeview 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: 92.8

Lakeview's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lakeview costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lakeview, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lakeview's violent crime rate is 131.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.7 /100k

Property Crime

1269.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lakeview, GA	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	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakeview sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakeview, GA
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lakeview, GA	National Avg
Population	4,664	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Ridge, TN 2 mi Rossville, GA 2 mi Fort Oglethorpe, GA 3 mi Fairview, GA 4 mi Ridgeside, TN 4 mi

Lakeview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeview, GA affordable or expensive?

Lakeview's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lakeview roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,900 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Lakeview, GA?

Lakeview's violent crime rate is 131.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1269.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakeview?

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

Is Lakeview, GA a good place to live?

Lakeview, GA has a population of 4,664, a median household income of $54,792, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Lakeview?

Lakeview averages 50.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lakeview?

The population of Lakeview, Georgia is 4,664 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakeview?

Key numbers for living in Lakeview: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $124,900, median household income $54,792, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.