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Best Places to Live in Lakeland Metro Area, Florida

Ranked #25 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #84 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #126 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #337 Best Green Cities

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Population:596,271
Pop. Change:23%
State: Florida
Metro Area:Lakeland Metro Area
County:Polk
City:Lakeland, Citrus Ridge, ... 36 more
Zip Code:33810, 33880, ... 55 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Lakeland, Florida Metro Area

As of 2011, Lakeland Metro Area's population is 596,271 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 23.22 percent.

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The median home cost in Lakeland Metro Area is $122,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.74 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lakeland Metro Area's cost of living is 5.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lakeland Metro Area public schools spend $4,860 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Lakeland Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Lakeland Metro Area is 11.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lakeland Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.02 percent.

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lakeland Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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




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