Living in Lakeland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeland · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeland has 2,322 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $91,563 (7% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $167,900, the median rent is $1,213/month.
Lakeland at a glance
- Population
- 2,322
- Median age
- 55State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $91,563State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $167,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,213/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lakeland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lakeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeland the median home value is $167,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,572 a month in housing costs.
Lakeland median household income
The median household income in Lakeland is $91,563 and the income per person is $43,549. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lakeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,151
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.06
Lakeland demographics
- Population
- 2,322
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 1,129
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeland ›
Education in Lakeland
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Lakeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Lakeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Liverpool | 2,695 | $86,932 | $189,600 | $1,219 |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Seneca Knolls | 2,001 | $59,750 | $146,000 | $771 |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | $84,225 | $184,000 | $1,341 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Village Green | 3,687 | $53,836 | $153,500 | $1,237 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeland, NY?
The median household income in Lakeland is $91,563, 7% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lakeland?
The median home value in Lakeland is $167,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lakeland?
The median gross rent in Lakeland is $1,213 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Lakeland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
What is the median age in Lakeland?
The median age in Lakeland is 55 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lakeland?
The average commute to work in Lakeland is 23 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeland?
The unemployment rate in Lakeland is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeland?
28.3% of adults in Lakeland 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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