Here's what it costs to live in Lakeland, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, while the typical home is valued around $249,400. Households earn a median of $64,185 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$64,185
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,395
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$249,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,226
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,230
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,497
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,023
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
119,961
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,212
Per month
Avg Home Value
$200,455
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33801 | — | $1,024 | $123,300 |
| ZIP 33803 | — | $1,238 | $215,600 |
| ZIP 33805 | — | $1,118 | $150,600 |
| ZIP 33809 | — | $1,391 | $221,800 |
| ZIP 33810 | — | $1,371 | $217,000 |
| ZIP 33811 | — | $1,185 | $260,900 |
| ZIP 33812 | — | $1,440 | $286,100 |
| ZIP 33813 | — | $1,560 | $301,600 |
| ZIP 33815 | — | $996 | $29,700 |
| ZIP 33823 | — | $955 | $207,600 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
The cost of living index for Lakeland is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Lakeland is $1,395 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Lakeland is $64,185 per year.
The median home value in Lakeland is $249,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Lakeland is not yet available.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
