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Lake City, FL Area Guide

Savor the natural amenities and accessibility of this small town

Rural Suburban Historic Accessible Convenient Peaceful Quiet Scenic Active

Lake City sits in northern Central Florida containing a bevy of lakes, parks, and trails. Lake City is also convenient to a number of freshwater springs, serving as the county seat of Columbia County, the Freshwater Capital of America. Popular springs at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Madison Blue Springs State Park are just minutes away from Lake City as well. Lake City’s close proximity to outdoor havens such as Osceola National Forest makes it an ideal place for those who enjoy activities like canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, biking, hiking, and camping.

Lake City is also known as the Gateway to Florida for its location near the intersection of I-10 and I-75, connecting Lake City to most of Florida’s major cities. The close-knit community in Lake City comes together for a variety of seasonal events, including the Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, Trunk or Treat, Snow Day, and the Lake DeSoto Farmers Market.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake City, FL is $580 for a studio, $903 for one bedroom, $1,046 for two bedrooms, and $1,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake City has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$903/month
598 Sq Ft
House
$1,705/month
1,052 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Belmont Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

759 Students

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

Pinemount Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

486 Students

Eastside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

Richardson Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Belmont Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

759 Students

Lake City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

970 Students

Richardson Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Belmont Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

759 Students

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,737 Students

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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.