Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

Living in the Lakeland Metro Area

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 11
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 30
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Schools 35
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Residents

686k Population +96k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$785 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Lakeland Metro Area

United States45
Florida50

Property Crime in the Lakeland Metro Area

United States48
Florida57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 3 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 4 0
Apr 72 3 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lakeland Metro Area

Inland Flooding27
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

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Airports

Airports near Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area, FL

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