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Lakeland, Florida houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lakeland, FL (Polk County) — Census median home value $229,100, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Lakeland houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 1238250
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Lakeland, FL is a city in Polk County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Lakeland and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 117,030, with a median household income of $60,947. Census data puts the median value of houses in Lakeland at $229,100.
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At a glance
Lakeland market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
117,030
County
Polk County
Map pin
28.055496, -81.954772
Census GEOID
1238250
Land area
66.58 sq mi
Median Household Income
$60,947
Median Home Value (city)
$229,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,299/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Lakeland as a city in Polk County, Florida.
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lakeland's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $229,100.
Population & Income
Lakeland has an estimated population of 117,030 and a median household income of $60,947, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lakeland's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Lakeland
County guide: Polk County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lakeland.
USAHouses.com also lists other Polk County places in Florida. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Combee Settlement, Crystal Lake, Fussels Corner, Kathleen, Lakeland Highlands, Medulla, Highland City, Fuller Heights.
Combee Settlement market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Crystal Lake market data
Nearby city · ~3.6 mi
Fussels Corner market data
Nearby city · ~5.7 mi
Kathleen market data
Nearby city · ~6.8 mi
Lakeland Highlands market data
Nearby city · ~6.8 mi
Medulla market data
Nearby city · ~6.9 mi
Highland City market data
Nearby city · ~7.9 mi
Fuller Heights market data
Nearby city · ~9.4 mi
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What are houses worth in Lakeland, FL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lakeland at $229,100.
How much do houses cost in Lakeland, FL?
For owner-occupied houses in Lakeland, Census ACS data shows a median value of $229,100. Active listing prices in Polk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lakeland, FL?
Lakeland houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Polk County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What kind of place is Lakeland, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Lakeland as a city in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Lakeland, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lakeland's population at approximately 117,030.
What's the median rent in Lakeland, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lakeland at approximately $1,299 per month.
What is the median household income in Lakeland, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lakeland at approximately $60,947.
Is Lakeland, FL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lakeland's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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Places around Lakeland
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as Lakeland.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Combee Settlement (~3.1 mi, Polk County)
- Crystal Lake (~3.6 mi, Polk County)
- Fussels Corner (~5.7 mi, Polk County)
- Lakeland Highlands (~6.8 mi, Polk County)
- Kathleen (~6.8 mi, Polk County)
- Medulla (~6.9 mi, Polk County)
- Highland City (~7.9 mi, Polk County)
- Fuller Heights (~9.4 mi, Polk County)
- Willow Oak (~10.2 mi, Polk County)
- Jan Phyl Village (~10.2 mi, Polk County)
- Auburndale (~10.3 mi, Polk County)
- Mulberry (~10.6 mi, Polk County)
- Inwood (~11.5 mi, Polk County)
- Polk City (~11.5 mi, Polk County)
- Eagle Lake (~13.4 mi, Polk County)
- Winter Haven (~13.6 mi, Polk County)
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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- Cypress Point at Lake Parker — Lennar · Lakeland, Florida · ~2.3 mi · $289,400
- Applewood Reserve — Maronda Homes · Lakeland, Florida · ~2.4 mi
- Kings Manor — Champion Homes · Lakeland, Florida · ~2.4 mi
- Highland Village — Champion Homes · Lakeland, Florida · ~2.4 mi
- Lakeland Rv Resort — Champion Homes · Lakeland, Florida · ~2.4 mi
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