Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,860
Population
71,244
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Once a small resort town, Lake Elsinore is booming
Lake
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Sports
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Nature
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Historic
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Located in Riverside County and encompassed by Southern California’s largest freshwater lake, the Lake Elsinore community is all about outdoor sports. When referring to Storm, locals aren’t discussing the weather at all but speaking of the city’s professional baseball team that plays in Diamond Stadium.
Each year a dirt bike competition brings the community together, known as the Elsinore Grand Prix. Just like land sports, residents look forward to jet skiing and kayaking on the lake. In addition, Lake Elsinore also features two skate parks, convenient access to the Ortega Falls trailhead, and golfing at Links at Summerly.
Established in 1888, Lake Elsinore neighborhoods are divided into 11 unique districts. Living here, you’ll be amazed by the school system, direct access to Interstate 15, and the abundance of shops and restaurants at the Outlets at Lake Elsinore. Cool bars and trendy eateries can also be found along Main Street, near the historic district. This once small resort town has blossomed into a thriving city just northwest of Temecula Wine Country.
Explore the City
Experience the tranquility and beauty of Lake Elsinore's McVicker Park.
Taste the authentic flavor of the South right in the heart of Lake Elsinore at Jack's BAR-B-Q.
Rosetta Canyon Park is a great place to get away from it all.
Enjoy the serene surroundings at Lakepoint Park.
Witness the beauty of migratory birds at Lake Elsinore's Elm Grove Beach.
Summerly Community Park in Lake Elsinore has baseball fields for the community to enjoy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,174
Average: $103,466
Education
13,564
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,823
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Elsinore has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $949 for a studio, $1,860 for one bedroom, $2,058 for two bedrooms, and $2,357 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Elsinore has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,860/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$3,156/month
1,895 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Elsinore, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
813 Students
Public
Grades K-5
596 Students
Public
Grades K-5
821 Students
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
583 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
951 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,026 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
947 Students
Public
Grades K-8
909 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,373 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,687 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Orange Empire Railway Museum
Airports
- Ontario International
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.