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Lakeside, CA

Lakeside is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The population was 21,152 at the 2020 census, up from 20,648 as of the 2010 census. 

Lakeside was home to the Kumeyaay before European contact, who called Lindo Lake "Ha Ptur" or Ha Pchurr (Barona Tribal dictionary), meaning lake or "circular water".

Lakeside was founded in 1886 when 6,600 acres of land surrounding the naturally occurring Lindo Lake were purchased by the El Cajon Valley Land Company, who immediately began to promote the new land as a town and built an 80-room Victorian-style inn, the Lakeside Hotel, for $50,000 (approximately $1,220,000 today). Three years later, in 1889, Lakeside became connected to the railroad system, and small businesses began to spring up, firmly establishing Lakeside as a bustling community. In 1904, John H. Gay bought the Lakeside Hotel and fenced off the park surrounding Lindo Lake, claiming both as part of his estate. He then proceeded to construct an automobile and horse racetrack around the lake, which became famous when Barney Oldfield set a new land speed record when visiting for the track's opening in 1907. The inn and racetrack became a popular gathering place for millionaires and celebrities and consistently drew large crowds by train to watch the races held there, but both were demolished per Gay's wishes at his death in 1920.

Lakeside has long held a reputation as a "cowboy town" and "rodeo town," due to the rural setting, the prevalence of ranches, and the abundant horse ownership in the area, as well as hosting an 8-acre (32,000 m2) permanent rodeo facility, the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. The venue is manned and maintained by the El Capitan Stadium Association, an all-volunteer group that aims to assist and support the youth of Lakeside by donating all proceeds from facility rentals to local sports and services, as well as education grants. Notable rodeos include the PRCA-sanctioned Lakeside Rodeo, part of their California circuit and usually occurring on the last weekend in April, regularly drawing over 20,000 observers to the arena, as well as the Lakeside Optimists' Bulls Only Rodeo in July.

Lakeside is in the western foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lakeside has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km2). 6.9 square miles (18 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of it (5.22%) is water.

Lakeside emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lakeside Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and The Parks Nutrition. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lakeside, such as the Historic Flume Trail and the Lakeside Linkage County Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Lakeside, CA are Lake Jennings, Lindo Lake, and Lindo Lake County Park.

Population: 21,032 (2020). Elevation: 413′. Zip code: 92040. Area code: 619. Area: 7.280 sq mi (18.857 km2).

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Is Lakeside, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Lakeside offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lakeside there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lakeside and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lakeside are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Lakeside, CA?

The crime rate in Lakeside is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lakeside is 1 in 54. Based on FBI crime data, Lakeside is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Lakeside has a crime rate that is higher than 50% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Lakeside, CA expensive to live in?

Lakeside is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro metro area, which is ranked 10 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Lakeside is estimated to be 142.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Sources

Wikipedia

County of San Diego

Lakeside Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness 

345 Fit

The Parks Nutrition

Historic Flume Trail 

Lakeside Linkage County Preserve
Lake Jennings

Lindo Lake

Lindo Lake County Park

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Zero Down

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