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Lake placid, FL

Lake placid, FL.

Population: 22,600 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake placid, FL is $239,681 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $283,244 after a median 97 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,452/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,681

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

97

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$239,681
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+113.6%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$249,637
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$283,244
Median list price
$299,999
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
97 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
261
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
209
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
118 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,452/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
68.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
345
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,607
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,431

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Vince's Condominium Association Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,359 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
10.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,487
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
58.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,364
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
846

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake placidState medianUS median
Median home value$239,681$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$283,244$359,990$325,000
Median days on market97 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,452/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,487$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake placid, FL?
$239,681.
What is the median sale price in Lake placid, FL?
$283,244.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake placid, FL?
Median days on market: 97 days.
What is typical rent in Lake placid, FL?
Typical rent: $1,452/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake placid, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, drought.
Is Lake placid, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake placid, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake placid, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake placid, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake placid, FL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake placid, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake placid, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake placid, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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