Housing data for Lake View, AL
Lake View, AL has an estimated 4,063 residents and 1,405 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Tuscaloosa County.
9.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,676 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+65.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,063 (±364)
- Housing units
- 1,405 (±192)
- Households that rent
- 9.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,676
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +65.7%
What stands out in Lake View
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±4.8 points) in Lake View, lower than in Tuscaloosa County (22.0%).
Households that rent: 9.1% (±6.3 points) in Lake View, lower than in Tuscaloosa County (38.6%).
Median gross rent: $1,676 (±$424) in Lake View, higher than in Tuscaloosa County ($1,037).
Homes built before 1980: 8.6% (±7.2 points) in Lake View, lower than in Tuscaloosa County (34.7%).
Housing in Lake View at a glance
- Median rent: $1,676 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 32.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 9.1% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $101,487 median household income
- Home values: $304,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,686 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $779 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 98.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 8.6% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 68.2% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 34.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +65.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Lake View against Tuscaloosa County, its state and the nation
| Lake View | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,063 (±364) | 237,552 (exact) | 5,086,768 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,405 (±192) | 104,290 (±217) | 2,337,265 (±430) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 9.1% (±6.3 points) | 38.6% (±1.3 points) | 29.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,676 (±$424) | $1,037 (±$23) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $101,487 (±$10,334) | $66,231 (±$2,331) | $63,999 (±$399) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $304,400 (±$33,337) | $248,700 (±$6,221) | $209,900 (±$1,076) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $779 (±$98) | $795 (±$27) | $788 (±$6) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 8.6% (±7.2 points) | 34.7% (±1.6 points) | 42.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) | 23.3 minutes (±0.6) | 25.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 96.9% (±3.2 points) | 88.6% (±1.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.1 years (±2.2) | 32.8 years (±0.2) | 39.3 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Lake View covers 2.1 square miles of land, about 1,933 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Lake View has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,452 (±73) | 4,063 (±364) | +65.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 815 (±85) | 1,405 (±192) | +72.4% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 (±$578) | $1,676 (±$424) | +20.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $208,400 (±$11,035) | $304,400 (±$33,337) | +46.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $82,455 (±$9,033) | $101,487 (±$10,334) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,337 (±$113) | $1,686 (±$130) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $566 (±$50) | $779 (±$98) | +37.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 9.1% (±6.3 points) | +5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±54.1 points) | 0.0% (±26.3 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Lake View
In 2024, the Lake View Police Department reported 77 violent and 258 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Lake View
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 5.0 mi | $1,027 | $195,800 | 17.0% |
| North Johns | 5.8 mi | — | $74,600 | 0.0% |
| McCalla | 6.2 mi | $1,777 | $279,900 | 9.7% |
| Vance | 9.6 mi | $1,550 | $225,400 | 17.4% |
| Hueytown | 11 mi | $1,304 | $155,300 | 17.9% |
| Bessemer | 11 mi | $961 | $135,900 | 42.6% |
| West Blocton | 12 mi | — | $99,500 | 21.7% |
| Brookwood | 12 mi | $1,097 | $188,300 | 9.4% |
Places in Alabama most like Lake View
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | $1,414 | $360,000 | $115,337 | 10.0% |
| Helena | $1,574 | $330,700 | $115,139 | 8.9% |
| Deatsville | $1,394 | $246,600 | $123,977 | 14.5% |
| Vance | $1,550 | $225,400 | $94,545 | 17.4% |
| Calera | $1,601 | $235,300 | $87,194 | 20.7% |
| Kimberly | $1,176 | $322,300 | $97,429 | 7.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Alabama.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Lake View, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $970 | $975 | $1,165 | $1,470 | $1,531 |
HUD income limits for Lake View, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,550 | $32,550 | $52,100 |
| 2 people | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,950 | $86,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,700 | $92,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $93,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake View
What is the average rent in Lake View, AL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Lake View is $1,676 (±$424) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the median household income in Lake View?
The median household income in Lake View is $101,487 (±$10,334) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Lake View, AL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $304,400 (±$33,337) for owner-occupied homes in Lake View (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Lake View?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lake View, AL is $1,686 (±$130) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Lake View?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake View, AL is $779 (±$98) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Lake View?
Lake View, AL has an estimated 1,405 (±192) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Lake View growing?
In Lake View, the number of residents went from 2,452 in 2015–2019 to 4,063 in 2020–2024 (+65.7%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Lake View Police Department (ORI AL0631100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake View city, Alabama (place:40928, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .