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Lakeside is a small town of 2,564 in Montana, with a median household income of $71,006
.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lakeside stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lakeside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lakeside 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: 99.1
Lakeside's overall cost of living index is 99.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lakeside costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lakeside, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$506,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,130
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,006
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lakeside's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
330.4 /100k
Property Crime
1629.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lakeside is served primarily by Somers Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lakeside, MT
National Avg
School District
Somers Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lakeside sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 25.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Lakeside's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lakeside roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $506,000 and median rent is $1,130/month.
Lakeside's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1629.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lakeside are operated by Somers Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lakeside, MT has a population of 2,564, a median household income of $71,006, 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.
Lakeside averages 32.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.0 inches
with about 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lakeside, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59922.
The population of Lakeside, Montana is 2,564 with a median age of 53.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lakeside: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $506,000, median household income $71,006, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
