At a Glance
Median Income
$105,273
$43,152 per capita
Home Value
$530,900
Zillow: $528,424
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.2% smoking rate
How Lakeland South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakeland South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakeland South a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakeland South residents earn a median household income of $105,273 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,152. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakeland South is $530,900 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,424. Median rent is $1,558/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
25.9% of adults in Lakeland South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakeland South has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population12,869
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,626/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,273
Per Capita$43,152
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$530,900
Rent$1,558
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$528,424
Housing Units4,539
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation384 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakeland South was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.