Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Lakeland city, Florida?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Lakeland city, Florida is $1,395/month (±$41), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $249,400 (±$8,326), and the median household income is $64,185/year. The unemployment rate in Polk County, Florida was 5.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Lakeland city, Florida
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,395 |
| Median Home Value | $249,400 |
| Median Household Income | $64,185 |
| Total Housing Units | 47,816 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 20,860 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 44% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 4,989 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 5.6% |
How does Lakeland city, Florida compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Florida.
Higher rent than 40% of cities in Florida · 496th of 821
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siesta Key CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | South Beach CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Key Biscayne village | $3,501 |
| … 492 more … | ||
| 496 | Lakeland city(you are here) | $1,395 |
| … 322 more … | ||
| 819 | Lake Kerr CDP | $525 |
| 820 | Raleigh CDP | $482 |
| 821 | Inglis town | $344 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lakeland city, Florida?
The median gross rent in Lakeland city, Florida is $1,395/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakeland city, Florida?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lakeland city, Florida is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Lakeland city, Florida?
The median home value in Lakeland city, Florida is $249,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Lakeland city are rent-burdened?
In Lakeland city, Florida, 4,989 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Lakeland city, Florida?
The median household income in Lakeland city, Florida is $64,185/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,395 has a margin of error of ±$41. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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