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Cost of living in Lake Mathews summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Mathews. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Mathews is 160 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Mathews is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Mathews is $802,203.
The median income in Lake Mathews is $94,444.
Lake Mathews's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Mathews Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Mathews | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 256 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Mathews, CA Weather
The average high in Lake Mathews is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Mathews |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Mathews Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Mathews
The current population in Lake Mathews is 6,527. The population has increased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,527 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 6,749 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 6,494 | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 7,455 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 7,389 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 6,792 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,848 | 7.0% |
| 2017 | 6,402 | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 5,956 | 8.1% |
| 2015 | 5,511 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,518 | 9.1% |
| 2013 | 5,059 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 5,224 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 5,651 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 6,002 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Mathews
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Lake Mathews is:
36.7% White with 2,397 White residents.
10.6% African American with 692 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 130 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.3% Other with 151 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 175 Two Or More residents.
45.7% Hispanic with 2,982 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Mathews | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 45.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Mathews
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Lake Mathews is 47.6% female with 3,105 female residents.
Lake Mathews is 52.4% male with 3,421 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Mathews | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Mathews for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lake Mathews completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Mathews | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Mathews, California
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2.0% of households in Lake Mathews earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Lake Mathews earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Lake Mathews earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.1% of households in Lake Mathews earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Lake Mathews earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Lake Mathews earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Lake Mathews earn $75,000 to $99,999.
31.7% of households in Lake Mathews earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Lake Mathews earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Lake Mathews earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Mathews | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







