Median Age
52 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
32%
Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,892
Population
48,103
Renter Mix
22% Rent
The best of the Florida lifestyle is at your doorstep
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Lakewood Ranch spans 47 square miles across Manatee and Sarasota counties, offering a distinctive Florida lifestyle. This master-planned community features diverse housing options, from single-family homes to apartment communities, with average rents ranging from $2,120 for one-bedroom units to $3,585 for four-bedroom homes. The Braden River flows through the southern portion of the community, complementing the area's parks and green spaces. Residents enjoy championship golf courses and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, a central gathering place for shopping, dining, and community events.
The area's story began in 1905 when John Schroeder assembled the land as Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, which the Uihlein family later purchased in 1922. Today, Lakewood Ranch serves as an educational center, home to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and State College of Florida. With approximately 35,000 residents, the community continues to grow. Current rental market trends show one-bedroom units experiencing a 3.5% decrease year-over-year, while two-bedroom units have increased by 3.4%.
Explore the City
James L. Patton Park has beautiful lake views in Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Bob Gardner Park - Dog Park has obstacles for dogs to tackle in Lakewood Ranch.
James L. Patton Park is a great escape in Lakewood Ranch.
Sunday's Farmers Market at Waterside Place.
Enjoy stunning waterfront views in Lakewood Ranch.
Ride the Fort Hamer Bridge to cross the Manatee River and visit Fort Hamer Park near Lakewood Ranch.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,092
Average: $141,368
Education
22,216
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,377
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lakewood Ranch has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $1,886 for one bedroom, $2,458 for two bedrooms, and $2,933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,886/month
805 Sq Ft
House
$4,352/month
1,951 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,982/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,572/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakewood Ranch, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Robert Willis Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
765 Students
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
678 Students
Public
Grades K-5
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Jiggs Landing
- Lake Manatee State Park
- Rye Preserve
- Bennett Park
- Rothenbach Park
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton 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.