Lakeland, FL

Living in Lakeland

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 22
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 28
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Schools 62
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Residents

108k Population +11k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black20%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakeland

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Lakeland

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 3 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 4 0
Apr 72 3 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakeland

Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakeland, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakeland, FL

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Solutions Academy
1 miles, NW
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St Joseph Academy
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Lakeland, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakeland, FL

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Winter Haven Hospital
14 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Lakeland, FL

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