Lake Wales, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,365 Population 806/sq mi density

$55,799 Median Income $27,794 per capita

$225,900 Home Value $245,696 Zillow

$1,060 Median Rent 43.5% income on rent

74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

325 Violent Crime/100K 2,118 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$55,799 median income, 2.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$225,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

325 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Lake Wales (13)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Lake Wales. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

Acton

Florida

Brewster

Florida

Brewster

Florida

Croom

Florida

Parmalee

Florida

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Florida

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Florida

Pine Level, DeSoto County

Florida

Pine Level, DeSoto County

Florida

Popash

Florida

Sumica

Florida

Willow

Florida

Willow

Florida