Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Lakeland, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,349
Population
121,426
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Central Florida’s hidden gem between Tampa and Orlando
Suburban
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Affordable
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Historic
Located in central Florida between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland features 38 lakes throughout the city, including Lake Morton, where visitors can spot swans descended from a 1957 gift from Queen Elizabeth II. Downtown Lakeland preserves its historic character, highlighted by Florida Southern College's collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings - the largest single-site collection of his work worldwide. The rental market offers various housing options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,309, reflecting a 0.37% decrease from the previous year.
The Lake-to-Lakes Trail system and 1,267-acre Circle B Bar Reserve provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Cultural attractions include the Polk Museum of Art and the restored Polk Theatre. The city's location along I-4 provides convenient access to both Tampa and Orlando. Historic areas include the Dixieland and South Lake Morton districts, characterized by oak-canopied streets. Florida Southern College and Florida Polytechnic University contribute to the local educational landscape. Major employers include Publix Super Markets' corporate headquarters, Amazon, and GEICO. Two-bedroom apartments currently average $1,565, representing competitive rates for the region.
Explore the City
Play a round at Highland Fairways Golf & Country Club.
Walking Trails at Aerial of Douglas M. Cook Park
Horse farmers enjoy the wide open and spacious lots in the City of Lakeland neighborhood.
Cyclists cruise along the path around Lake Hollingsworth.
The Famous Majestic Swans of Lake Morton are Lakelands most Iconic Symbol.
Lakeland's seven historic districts, are flanked by canopies of mature Camphor trees.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,511
Average: $73,663
Education
26,772
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
53,201
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lakeland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakeland, FL is $1,049 for a studio, $1,349 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeland has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,349/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,016/month
1,408 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,264/month
744 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,637/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakeland, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
610 Students
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Lakeland Montessori School House
Public
Grades K-5
122 Students
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,745 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
771 Students
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,089 Students
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Public
Grades 9-12
338 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,745 Students
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,451 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,037 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Explorations V Children's Museum
- Hollis Gardens
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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 June 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.