Lake Wales, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,365
Population
806/sq mi density
$55,799
Median Income
$27,794 per capita
$225,900
Home Value
$243,335 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
43.5% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
244
Violent Crime/100K
1,529 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,799 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Lake Wales (2)
Warner University
Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's · 958 students
In-state: $28,160 Out-state: $28,160 Admit: 48%
Ruben's Five Star Academy
Private For-Profit · Certificate · 30 students