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Lake Wales, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Raymond A.

What surprised you most about Lake Wales?

Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 16,365 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, ...

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Leonardo

Best companies to work for in Lake Wales?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,060 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Wales sits at 325.4 per 100K. Median household income is $55,799, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for b...

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Angela G.

Couple moving to Lake Wales from out of state

Hey, Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks in advance!

4 replies 3 upvotes moving
Jacob A.

What's it really like living in Lake Wales?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,060/month for a decent place. Median household income is $55,799, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Savannah Collins

Lake Wales is underrated, change my mind

OK so Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property t...

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Savannah Collins

Is Lake Wales walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Is this normal for Lake Wales?

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Ethan G.

How much do you pay for rent in Lake Wales?

First post here. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Savannah Collins

Thinking about relocating to Lake Wales from Los Angeles

You can expect to pay around $1,060 for rent here. Homes are going for about $225,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
Savannah Collins

Most overrated things about Lake Wales

Hey folks, Been living here since 2021. Homes are going for about $225,900 on average. Median household income is $55,799, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Thanks!

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