Eagle Lake, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,382 Population 1,301/sq mi density
$70,208 Median Income $34,114 per capita
$227,700 Home Value $279,304 Zillow
$1,355 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,208 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$227,700 home value, $1,355/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle Lake, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,208
7% below
$34,114 per capita
Home Value
$227,700
19% below
Zillow: $279,304
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
17% above
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
81%
Rent
117%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eagle Lake residents earn a median household income of $70,208 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,114. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eagle Lake is $227,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,304. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

16.7% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,382
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,301/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,208
Per Capita$34,114
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,700
Rent$1,355
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$279,304
Housing Units1,193
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation152 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Eagle Lake was founded in 1880.
The median home in Eagle Lake was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.