As of 2012, Lakeland's population is 12,430 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 75.42 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lakeland is $211,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.68 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lakeland's cost of living is 4.90% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Lakeland public schools spend $4,508 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17.7 students per teacher in Lakeland. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lakeland is 9.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lakeland jobs have Increased by 3.58 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lakeland's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |