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Lake View, Alabama

Lake View, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 21 miles SW of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 162 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,357 people people live in Lake View.

The People and Families of Lake View

In Lake View, about 78% of adults are married. Homes in Lake View tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Lake View spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake View had a median family income of $60,119. Overall, families in Lake View are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Lake View does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,200) in Lake View than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Lake View Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake View, about 98% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Lake View, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake View strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLake View People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLake View Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake View Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lake View Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lake View, AL

Comparing Lake View to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men47
Racial Diversity32
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
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