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Lake County communities
Nine communities around Clear Lake and in the hills above it, each with its own pace and price range.
Lakeport
The county seat, with a walkable lakefront downtown.
Clearlake
The county's largest city and its commercial hub.
Clearlake Oaks
Deep-water canal living in the Clearlake Keys.
Kelseyville
Farms, pear orchards and vineyards on the west shore.
Hidden Valley Lake
A gated lake and golf community in the southern hills.
Middletown
The southern gateway toward Napa and Santa Rosa.
Upper Lake
A restored Old West main street and a gate to the national forest.
Cobb
Cooler, higher and forested, in the mountains above the lake.
North Shore: Nice & Lucerne
Sweeping lake and Mount Konocti views.
About these guides
Lake County has about 68,000 residents (2020 Census) and two incorporated cities, Lakeport and Clearlake. These community guides are summaries to help you decide where to look. They are not market reports. For current prices and listings use the USA Houses market page linked on each guide, and confirm local details with the County of Lake.
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