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Lakeside Area Facts

  • Lakeside has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Lakeside crime rates are 2% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lakeside is 3% higher than the California average
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Things to Do in Lakeside, CA User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If you'll be visiting Lakeside soon, you'll find a number of interesting attractions in the area. If you live in Lakeside and are planning for friends to visit, you likely won't have trouble finding fun activities that everyone will enjoy.

For a relaxing vacation that involves ...Read More a little gambling, Barona Resort and Casino is the perfect location. There are lots of luxury amenities on site, including swimming and a workout center. You can also enjoy nature at Santee Lakes, a wonderful location for taking a walk or having a picnic. Summers Past Farms is another family-friendly location that celebrates the beauty of native crops. You'll also get lots of meal ideas from the fresh fruits and vegetables on the farm.

Lakeside is also home of the Creation and Earth History Museum, which exhibits spiritual principles that are sometimes displayed in various aspects of the earth's development. You can also end the day at the Santee Drive-In, where you can enjoy your favorite movies under the stars. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakeside? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Children’s Playground
      Lindo Lake County Park
      Lake Jennings Park
      Lake Jennings Country Park
      Cactus County Park
      Louis A Stelzer County Park
      Louis Stelzer County Park
      River View Park

      Entertainment

      Marshal Scottys Playland
      Santee Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      Wow Donuts
      Los Rancheritos Mexican Food
      K K Market
      Eastbound Bar & Grill
      Mary's Donuts & Coffee
      Sarai's Taco Shop
      Domino's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakeside? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Lakeside.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakeside? The cost of living in Lakeside is 144/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
      Lakeside
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakeside? Lakeside crime rates are 2,763, which are 2% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,763 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37  

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Lakeside? The median income in Lakeside is $80,318 which is 26% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $80,31845% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,35612% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lakeside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Leo's Lakeside Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Lakeside home prices? Lakeside home prices are $443,100 - which is 8% higher than California
      Median home value
      $443,100140% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46054% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Lakeside have good schools? The Lakeside graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lakeside a good place to live? Lakeside has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      5 total surveys

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