At a Glance
Median Income
$68,854
$32,738 per capita
Home Value
$226,800
Zillow: $306,047
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lake Alfred Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Alfred's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Alfred a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Alfred residents earn a median household income of $68,854 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,738. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Alfred is $226,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,047. Median rent is $1,348/month, with 34.6% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lake Alfred reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 604/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Lake Alfred hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Alfred has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,803
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,854
Per Capita$32,738
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,800
Rent$1,348
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$306,047
Housing Units2,721
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property604/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation133 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lake Alfred was founded in 1915.
The median home in Lake Alfred was built in 1985.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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