Lakeview 74 Excellent
Lakeview Livability #87 ranked city in Oregon#4,020 ranked city in the USARanks better than 86% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lakeview

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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What's it like Living in Lakeview?

Lakeview, Oregon is a small-sized city with a population of 2,559 inhabitants. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (88% White). Given that fact, Lakeview could be considered less diverse than other cities. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Lakeview is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 6 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Lakeview could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Oregon if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Lakeview, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, commute, health & safety, employment and more.

Using data and statistics Lakeview has received a livability score of 74/100. This score is ranked in the 86th percentile when compared to all other cities. For each of the livability categories, we can establish that Lakeview ranks very well for crime (A-), cost of living (A+) and housing (B). Regrettably for Lakeview, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: employment (F).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Lakeview has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Lakeview real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Lakeview. Median real estate prices in Lakeview come in at $118,100, which is 52.2% lower than the Oregon average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Lakeview, the home price to income ratio is 2.5, which is 45.7% lower than the Oregon average.

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      Lakeview transportation information

      Statistic Lakeview Oregon National
      Average one way commute6min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work67.8%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle3.1%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk10.2%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.7%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Lakeview, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).