Living in Lakeland Highlands, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeland Highlands · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeland Highlands has 12,102 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $108,263 (45% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $385,000, the median rent is $1,704/month.
Lakeland Highlands at a glance
- Population
- 12,102
- Median age
- 45.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $108,263State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $385,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,704/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lakeland Highlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Lakeland Highlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeland Highlands the median home value is $385,000, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,704 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,143 a month in housing costs.
Lakeland Highlands median household income
The median household income in Lakeland Highlands is $108,263 and the income per person is $56,299. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lakeland Highlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,685
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.70
Lakeland Highlands demographics
- Population
- 12,102
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 4,482
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeland Highlands ›
Education in Lakeland Highlands
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Lakeland Highlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeland Highlands
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Lakeland Highlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | $82,006 | $278,000 | $1,444 |
| Mulberry | 4,188 | $57,708 | $133,800 | $920 |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Willow Oak | 7,454 | $65,688 | $276,300 | $1,117 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
| Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $249,400 | $1,395 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,242 | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeland Highlands, FL?
The median household income in Lakeland Highlands is $108,263, 45% higher 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 Lakeland Highlands?
The median home value in Lakeland Highlands is $385,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lakeland Highlands?
The median gross rent in Lakeland Highlands is $1,704 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Lakeland Highlands, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lakeland Highlands?
The median age in Lakeland Highlands is 45.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lakeland Highlands?
The average commute to work in Lakeland Highlands is 24 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeland Highlands?
The unemployment rate in Lakeland Highlands is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeland Highlands?
44.6% of adults in Lakeland Highlands 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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