The Town FilesLakeview, Michigan
Village in Montcalm County · population 1,024 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,500
- Household income
- $33,631
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 35.6
Lakeview is a village of 1,024 people in Montcalm County, Michigan. The median home is worth $165,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 78% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Lakeview ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lakeview is worth $165,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $33,631, which is more affordable than 2% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $496 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeview | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $496 | $955 |
| Median household income | $33,631 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Lakeview
| People | Lakeview | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Lakeview
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 66.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1956 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Montcalm County since 1996
Montcalm County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Montcalm County
Montcalm County had 16,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,244 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Lakeview itself the ACS puts it at 21.2%.
Public schools in Lakeview
3 public schools with 1,009 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | 8-12 | 374 | 18.7 |
| Lakeview Middle School | 4-7 | 328 | 16.4 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | PK-3 | 307 | 14.0 |
Towns near Lakeview
- Cato, MI1.8 mi · 2,898 people · home $174,200
- Hinton, MI4.0 mi · 1,054 people · home $156,000
- Winfield, MI5.6 mi · 2,279 people · home $234,600
- Belvidere, MI6.3 mi · 2,135 people · home $174,300
- Pine, MI6.8 mi · 1,870 people · home $220,400
- Millbrook, MI7.5 mi · 1,064 people · home $195,000
- Deerfield, MI7.5 mi · 1,785 people · home $161,800
- Douglass, MI9.1 mi · 2,239 people · home $157,000
Lakeview questions
Is Lakeview, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeview scores better for retirees than 8% of Michigan towns and quieter than 53%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Lakeview?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeview is valued at $165,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,631, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $496 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeview?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 66.8 inches of snow.
Does Lakeview get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)