Cost of Living in Lake County, CO

What does it cost to live in Lake County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$78,942

Median Rent

$1,554/mo

Median Home

$331,000

Affordability

344

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,674
Property Tax$130
Insurance$110

Total Monthly$1,914
% of Income29.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,554
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,579
% of Income23.6%

Living in Lake County, Colorado

Lake County has a median household income of $78,942 with housing costs that represent 29.1% of income for owners and 23.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.