In Lake, Tennessee, the median home price is $113,982, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $28,814; the population is 6,579; schools rate 3.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 368.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lake at a glance
Population
6,579
Median Household Income
$28,814
Typical Home Value
$113,982
School District Rating
3.8
Violent Crime Rate
368.7
Avg Commute Time
21.2
About Lake
Lake has a population of 6,579. The median home value is $113,982, 67% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $28,814 (59% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 3, District 1, and District 2.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lake
3 towns, by population.
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Lake at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lake?
- Lake has a population of 6,579 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lake?
- The median home value in Lake is $113,982. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lake?
- Median household income in Lake is $28,814 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lake in?
- Lake is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Lake?
- Lake contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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