Lakeland, FL
Population 117,030 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA. Moving to or from Lakeland? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
117,030
Cost of living (RPP)
97.141
Annual avg temp
74°F
Typical home
$311,156
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $60,947 |
| Median age | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $229,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,299/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.53 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 97.141 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 86.883, goods 96.24, services 95.942. Source: BEA, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
74°F
January low
51°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 56.8". Station: LAKELAND 2, FL US (5.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$311,156
ZHVI YoY
-2.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,666/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
Total employment (MSA)
256,700
Median wage (annual)
$40,780
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 42,440 | $36,490 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 33,100 | $39,890 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 24,560 | $34,180 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 22,800 | $28,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 15,650 | $35,680 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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