At a Glance
Median Income
$123,471
$65,616 per capita
Home Value
$626,500
Zillow: $589,917
Median Rent
$2,213/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
666/100K
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lakewood Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakewood Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakewood Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakewood Ranch residents earn a median household income of $123,471 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,616. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakewood Ranch is $626,500 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,917. Median rent is $2,213/month, with 33.9% 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 2012.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood Ranch reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,731/100K.
Education
59.1% of adults in Lakewood Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood Ranch has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population39,434
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,471
Per Capita$65,616
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
B+
Home Value$626,500
Rent$2,213
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$589,917
Housing Units16,663
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent666/100K
Property4,731/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lakewood Ranch was founded in 1994.
The median home in Lakewood Ranch was built in 2012.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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