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Lakeland, FL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Lakeland.

Population: 124,263 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lakeland, FL is $267,261 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,959 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,596/month. 39 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,261

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,261
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$288,574
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
$220,959
Median list price
$222,538
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
480
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
124

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,596/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,643/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,158/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,540/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
39
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
12
Charter schools
8
Schools include
LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Landia Chemical Company (3.5 mi)
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
74.5°F
Average high
84.5°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,726
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,032
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,693

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
119
Nearest airport
Green Swamp Aerodrome (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
Adventhealth Zephyrhills, WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL, BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12,108 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,476
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,379
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,628

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

How it compares

LakelandState medianUS median
Median home value$267,261$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$220,959$359,990$325,000
Median days on market79 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,596/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,476$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 Lakeland, FL?
$267,261.
What is the median sale price in Lakeland, FL?
$220,959.
How long do homes take to sell in Lakeland, FL?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Lakeland, FL?
Typical rent: $1,596/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lakeland, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Lakeland, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lakeland, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lakeland, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lakeland, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Landia Chemical Company, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Lakeland, FL?
39 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lakeland, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lakeland, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lakeland, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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