Florida · Metropolitan Area
Lake Alfred is a small city in Florida with a population of 6,803. Residents earn $68,854 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Alfred receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lake Alfred offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Alfred is $68,854, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Alfred is $226,800, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lake Alfred is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,242 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lake Alfred has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 70.7% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.3% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,854 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,738 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,471 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,530 |
| County GDP | $20,398M |
| Restaurants | 866 |
| Healthcare | 874 |
| Retail | 1,049 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,280 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $226,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $306,047 |
| Median List Price | $386,520 |
| Median List Price | $386,520 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 32.4% |
| Inventory | 108 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,348 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,860 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,280 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,380/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 874 |
| Total Violent | 153.3/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 38.3/100K |
| Assault | 115.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,241.8/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 689.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,456.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.1 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1068°N, 81.7235°W |
| County FIPS | 12097 |
Winner: Republican by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 874 |
| Restaurants | 866 |
| Retail Stores | 1,049 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |