The Lakes

The Lakes

Discover The Lakes, a serene community offering luxurious homes surrounded by natural beauty. Perfect for refined living near excellent amenities.

Welcome to the Lakes

The Lakes, an all Buchan style planned community, was such a hit in Mercer Island’s South End that it has become the defining landmark for this area of the island. Built in the 1980s, the Lakes development pulls its name from the man-made lakes which dot the landscape throughout the neighborhood.
 

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Overview for The Lakes, WA

4,766 people live in The Lakes, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $41,239. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,766

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,239

Average individual Income

Around The Lakes, WA

There's plenty to do around The Lakes, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

20
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
71
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
38
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Who's Eating Gilbert's Greats, King's Mozzarella, and 35th Ave Skateboards & Snowboards.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.67 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.63 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.03 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.09 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.87 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.47 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Lakes, WA

The Lakes has 2,043 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Lakes do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,766 people call The Lakes home. The population density is 18,317.578 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,766

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

49.24 / 50.73%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,043

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$41,239

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in The Lakes, WA

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The following schools are within or nearby The Lakes. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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