Living in Lakeland South, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeland South · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeland South has 13,100 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $110,735 (13% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $589,300, the median rent is $1,899/month.
Lakeland South at a glance
- Population
- 13,100
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $110,735State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $589,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,899/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lakeland South a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lakeland South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeland South the median home value is $589,300, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,899 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,663 a month in housing costs.
Lakeland South median household income
The median household income in Lakeland South is $110,735 and the income per person is $43,591. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lakeland South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,489
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.12
Lakeland South demographics
- Population
- 13,100
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 4,196
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeland South ›
Education in Lakeland South
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Lakeland South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeland South
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Lakeland South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland South | 13,100 | $110,735 | $589,300 | $1,899 |
| Algona | 3,247 | $85,332 | $441,500 | $1,838 |
| Pacific | 7,066 | $115,625 | $489,100 | $1,692 |
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
| Fife Heights | 1,446 | $157,292 | $712,400 | $2,542 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
| Federal Way | 99,493 | $86,909 | $552,800 | $1,797 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $547,900 | $1,786 |
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What is the median household income in Lakeland South, WA?
The median household income in Lakeland South is $110,735, 13% 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 South?
The median home value in Lakeland South is $589,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lakeland South?
The median gross rent in Lakeland South is $1,899 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Lakeland South, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Lakeland South?
The median age in Lakeland South is 37.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lakeland South?
The average commute to work in Lakeland South is 30 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeland South?
The unemployment rate in Lakeland South is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeland South?
28.2% of adults in Lakeland South 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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