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Lakeland Highlands, FL
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Lakeland Highlands, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lakeland Highlands a Good Place to Live?
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 1.5% (58% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lakeland Highlands reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,211/100K.
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 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.