At a Glance
Median Income
$89,405
$41,661 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
Zillow: $273,199
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.3% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeland residents earn a median household income of $89,405 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,661. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeland is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,199. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
26.3% of adults in Lakeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,344
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,405
Per Capita$41,661
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$1,264
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$273,199
Housing Units1,215
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation497 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeland was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.