City safety & data profile

Lakeland HighlandsFL

Lakeland Highlands, FL is a 11K-resident city in Polk County with a median household income of $108,263.

Polk County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lakeland Highlands, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lakeland Highlands has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $385,000.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$108,263
Median income
$385,000
Median home
2.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lakeland Highlands

Lakeland Highlands posts a median household income higher than 75% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 25%
by median income, US cities

Where Lakeland Highlands income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$108,263 Top 25% higher than 75% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lakeland Highlands, FL beyond the headline numbers

Lakeland Highlands sits inside Polk County, Florida, at roughly 27.96°N, -81.95°W. Population 11,056, $108,263 median household income. Median home value $385,000, median rent $1,704. Poverty rate 2.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lakeland Highlands's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.4%, then obesity at 34.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lakeland Highlands from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,056
Lakeland Highlands
Median Income
$108,263
+59% vs avg
Median Home Value
$385,000
+69% vs avg
Median Age
45.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Polk County) - Lakeland Highlands's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
791K+30%
Median Income
$65,978+53%
Median Home Value
$266,500+139%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lakeland Highlands, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,704/mo
Poverty Rate
2.7% -81% vs avg
Unemployment 2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.6%
Work From Home 15.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 79.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.4%
Obesity
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
20.1%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.2%
Diabetes
10.8%
Current Smoking
10.5%
Current Asthma
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.2%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lakeland Highlands, FL? ▼
Lakeland Highlands, FL has a population of 11,056 people, located in Polk County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Lakeland Highlands? ▼
The median household income in Lakeland Highlands, FL is $108,263 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 2.7%.
What is the median home value in Lakeland Highlands? ▼
The median home value in Lakeland Highlands, FL is $385,000. Median rent is $1,704/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lakeland Highlands? ▼
The top health indicators in Lakeland Highlands include Short Sleep Duration (36.4%), Obesity (34.4%), High Blood Pressure (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lakeland Highlands? ▼
The median age in Lakeland Highlands, FL is 45.3 years. 44.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lakeland Highlands, FL is located in Polk County, Florida. With a population of 11K and a $108,263 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Lakeland Highlands area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lakeland Highlands's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Polk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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