Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$922
Population
7,907
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Revel in small-town charm near Central Florida’s biggest attractions
Suburban
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Lakeside
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Tranquil
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Affordable
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Historic
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Quaint
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Welcoming
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Convenient
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Located about 15 miles east of Lakeland, Lake Alfred is a peaceful small town brimming with charming neighborhoods, affordable housing costs, shimmering lakes, several parks, and landscaped streets. Antique stores and specialty shops abound in Lake Alfred, offering products ranging from vintage goods to motorsports vehicles and everything in between.
Major area theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld are just a short drive away from Lake Alfred. The many metropolitan amenities of Orlando and Tampa are less than an hour’s drive from Lake Alfred as well. Convenience to I-4 as well as U.S. Routes 17, 27, and 92 makes getting around from Lake Alfred easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,882
Average: $73,647
Education
1,600
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,552
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Alfred has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Alfred, FL is $922 for one bedroom, and $1,068 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Alfred has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$922/month
458 Sq Ft
House
$1,948/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Alfred, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
821 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
161 Students
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Public
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
161 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
911 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
161 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Street Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Orlando International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.