What are the schools like in Lake Arbor, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Lake Arbor?

The median household income in Lake Arbor, MD is $118,518 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Lake Arbor, MD?

Lake Arbor has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Arbor, MD affordable or expensive?

Lake Arbor's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Arbor is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $417,000 and the median rent is $2,263 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Arbor, MD?

Crime rate data for Lake Arbor is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lake Arbor, MD a Good Place to Live?

Lake Arbor is a small city of 14,901 in Maryland, with a median household income of $118,518 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Lake Arbor stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lake Arbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Arbor 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: 108.6

Lake Arbor's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Arbor costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Arbor, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$417,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,263	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,518	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lake Arbor is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Arbor, MD	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	55.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Arbor sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Arbor, MD
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Arbor, MD	National Avg
Population	14,901	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	7.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	87.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Arbor, MD affordable or expensive?

Lake Arbor's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lake Arbor roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $417,000 and median rent is $2,263/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Arbor, MD?

Crime data for Lake Arbor is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lake Arbor?

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

Is Lake Arbor, MD a good place to live?

Lake Arbor, MD has a population of 14,901, a median household income of $118,518, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Arbor?

Lake Arbor averages 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Arbor?

The population of Lake Arbor, Maryland is 14,901 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lake Arbor: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $417,000, median household income $118,518. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Arbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.