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Cost of living in Lake Shore summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Shore. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Shore is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Shore is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Shore is $484,658.
The median income in Lake Shore is $130,689.
Lake Shore's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Shore Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Shore | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 207 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Shore, MD Weather
The average high in Lake Shore is 65.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Shore |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Shore Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Shore
The current population in Lake Shore is 18,249. The population has decreased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,249 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 18,263 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 18,872 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 19,388 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 18,523 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 19,791 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 20,260 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 19,724 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 18,994 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 19,375 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 19,045 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 19,138 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 18,580 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 19,250 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 18,880 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Shore
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Lake Shore is:
87.6% White with 15,988 White residents.
1.6% African American with 297 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 74 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 344 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 93 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 738 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 715 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Shore | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Shore
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Lake Shore is 51.6% female with 9,415 female residents.
Lake Shore is 48.4% male with 8,834 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Shore | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Shore for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Shore completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Shore | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Shore, Maryland
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2.1% of households in Lake Shore earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Lake Shore earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Lake Shore earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Lake Shore earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.0% of households in Lake Shore earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.0% of households in Lake Shore earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Lake Shore earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Lake Shore earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.5% of households in Lake Shore earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.2% of households in Lake Shore earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Shore | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.2% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
