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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mia E.

Best kept secrets of Lakewood Ranch, FL

I'm a 38-year-old contractor and Rent is about $2,213/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Propert...

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Mia E.

Anyone regret moving to Lakewood Ranch?

OK so Just moved here 18 months ago and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for fam...

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Evan Flores

Working remotely from Lakewood Ranch

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Albuquerque and Homes are going for about $626,500 on average. With a population of 39,434, Lakewood Ranch is a smaller city. Median household income is $123,471, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

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Landon

Pros and cons of Lakewood Ranch after 10 years

Random thought, Homes are going for about $626,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's ...

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Evan Flores

Moving to Lakewood Ranch for work -advice?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high bu...

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Evan C.

Is Lakewood Ranch worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, Rent is about $2,213/month for a decent place. Median household income is $123,471, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Landon Phillips

Life in Lakewood Ranch as a young professional

Alright, Rent is about $2,213/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The median home value here is around $626,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 39,434, Lakewood Ranch is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

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Andrew Sanders

Moving to Lakewood Ranch with kids -good idea?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Jayden Adams

Lakewood Ranch vs Tucson -which is better?

Hello, I'm originally from Charlotte and You can expect to pay around $2,213 for rent here. With a population of 39,434, Lakewood Ranch is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Genesis Rodriguez

Moving to Lakewood Ranch with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood Ranch sits at 665.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Jayden Adams

Worst things about Lakewood Ranch nobody talks about

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $626,500, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than...

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Maya Green

Anyone regret moving to Lakewood Ranch?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The median home value here is around $626,500, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jayden Adams

Is public transit usable in Lakewood Ranch?

Hey folks, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,434 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Maya Wilson

Life in Lakewood Ranch as a young professional

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $626,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakewood Ranch sits at 665.8 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot ...

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Anna Ward

Healthcare options in Lakewood Ranch?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 39,434 people. With a population of 39,434, Lakewood Ranch is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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