Living in Lakeland North, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeland North · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeland North has 15,950 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $105,216 (7% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $557,000, the median rent is $2,340/month.
Lakeland North at a glance
- Population
- 15,950
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $105,216State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $557,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,340/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lakeland North a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lakeland North
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeland North the median home value is $557,000, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,340 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,454 a month in housing costs.
Lakeland North median household income
The median household income in Lakeland North is $105,216 and the income per person is $40,209. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lakeland North: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,042
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.20
Lakeland North demographics
- Population
- 15,950
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 4,956
- Foreign-born
- 32.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeland North ›
Education in Lakeland North
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Lakeland North have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeland North
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Lakeland North vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland North | 15,950 | $105,216 | $557,000 | $2,340 |
| Federal Way | 99,493 | $86,909 | $552,800 | $1,797 |
| Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $547,900 | $1,786 |
| Algona | 3,247 | $85,332 | $441,500 | $1,838 |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | $92,483 | $597,000 | $1,799 |
| Lakeland South | 13,100 | $110,735 | $589,300 | $1,899 |
| Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $587,800 | $1,909 |
| Pacific | 7,066 | $115,625 | $489,100 | $1,692 |
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeland North, WA?
The median household income in Lakeland North is $105,216, 7% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lakeland North?
The median home value in Lakeland North is $557,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lakeland North?
The median gross rent in Lakeland North is $2,340 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Lakeland North, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Lakeland North?
The median age in Lakeland North is 40.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lakeland North?
The average commute to work in Lakeland North is 31 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeland North?
The unemployment rate in Lakeland North is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeland North?
26.4% of adults in Lakeland North 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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