At a Glance
Median Income
$106,012
$56,394 per capita
Home Value
$352,000
Zillow: $286,220
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
10.6% smoking rate
How Lakeland Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeland Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeland Highlands a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeland Highlands residents earn a median household income of $106,012 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,394. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeland Highlands is $352,000 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,220. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 23.3% 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 1987.
Education
42.7% of adults in Lakeland Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeland Highlands has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,669
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,401/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,012
Per Capita$56,394
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$1,817
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$286,220
Housing Units4,567
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation192 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeland Highlands was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.