Living in Lady Lake, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lady Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Lady Lake has 16,675 residents with a median age of 66.9. The median household income is $46,074 (38% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $227,300, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Lady Lake at a glance
- Population
- 16,675
- Median age
- 66.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $46,074State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $227,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lady Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lady Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lady Lake the median home value is $227,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
Lady Lake median household income
The median household income in Lady Lake is $46,074 and the income per person is $34,301. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lady Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,861
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.81
Lady Lake demographics
- Population
- 16,675
- Median age
- 66.9
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 54.5%
- Households
- 9,061
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lady Lake ›
Education in Lady Lake
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Lady Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lady Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Lady Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | $227,300 | $1,387 |
| The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $400,100 | $1,397 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| Ocklawaha | 1,586 | $37,894 | $189,700 | $1,542 |
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Silver Springs Shores East | 1,777 | $59,861 | $233,100 | $1,692 |
| Silver Lake | 2,350 | $78,601 | $421,600 | $1,276 |
| Coleman | 705 | $54,063 | $161,800 | $957 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lady Lake, FL?
The median household income in Lady Lake is $46,074, 38% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lady Lake?
The median home value in Lady Lake is $227,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lady Lake?
The median gross rent in Lady Lake is $1,387 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Lady Lake, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Lady Lake?
The median age in Lady Lake is 66.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lady Lake?
The average commute to work in Lady Lake is 18 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lady Lake?
The unemployment rate in Lady Lake is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lady Lake?
22.3% of adults in Lady Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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