The Town FilesLakeview Estates, Georgia
Community in Rockdale County · population 2,660 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $74,700
- Household income
- $46,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 27.5
Lakeview Estates is a community of 2,660 people in Rockdale County, Georgia. The median home is worth $74,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 94% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 91% of Georgia towns.
- #4 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Georgia
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Cheapest Homes
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Georgia
- #9 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Georgia
- #12 in The 14 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #21 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
How Lakeview Estates ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lakeview Estates is worth $74,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $46,900, which is more affordable than 97% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $751 a month. 52.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeview Estates | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $751 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,900 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lakeview Estates
| People | Lakeview Estates | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 1.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 34.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 42.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lakeview Estates
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview Estates since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Rockdale County since 1996
Rockdale County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockdale County
Rockdale County had 35,707 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,314 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lakeview Estates itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Towns near Lakeview Estates
- Lithonia, GA4.0 mi · 2,662 people · home $223,000
- Conyers, GA4.5 mi · 17,305 people · home $284,300
- Stonecrest, GA6.4 mi · 59,194 people · home $243,500
- Redan, GA7.8 mi · 31,749 people · home $233,900
- Stone Mountain, GA10.3 mi · 6,703 people · home $206,400
- Snellville, GA10.9 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
- Mountain Park, GA11.2 mi · 13,089 people · home $350,300
- Loganville, GA12.1 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
Lakeview Estates questions
Is Lakeview Estates, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeview Estates scores better for retirees than 80% of Georgia towns and quieter than 50%. 1.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.5).
How much does a house cost in Lakeview Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeview Estates is valued at $74,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,900, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $751 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeview Estates?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Lakeview Estates get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)