At a Glance
Median Income
$60,947
$34,313 per capita
Home Value
$229,100
Zillow: $309,289
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
2,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
332 sunny days/yr
How Lakeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeland residents earn a median household income of $60,947 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Lakeland is $229,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,289. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 31.3% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lakeland reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,878/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Lakeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeland has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population117,030
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,947
Per Capita$34,313
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,100
Rent$1,299
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$309,289
Housing Units52,137
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property2,878/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault163/100K
Burglary390/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days332/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lakeland was founded in 1875.
The median home in Lakeland was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% 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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