City safety & data profile

Lakeland NorthWA

Lakeland North, WA is a 13K-resident city in King County with a median household income of $105,216.

King County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lakeland North, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lakeland North has a population larger than 17% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $557,000.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 83%
By size
$105,216
Median income
$557,000
Median home
14.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Lakeland North

Lakeland North posts a median household income higher than 73% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 27%
by median income, US cities

Where Lakeland North income ranks nationally

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

$105,216 Top 27% higher than 73% 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. WA $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 North, WA beyond the headline numbers

Lakeland North sits inside King County, Washington, at roughly 47.33°N, -122.28°W. Population 12,942, $105,216 median household income. Median home value $557,000, median rent $2,340. Poverty rate 14.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lakeland North's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.6%, then high blood pressure at 30.8%.

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

Population
12,942
Lakeland North
Median Income
$105,216
+55% vs avg
Median Home Value
$557,000
+145% vs avg
Median Age
40.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (King County) - Lakeland North'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
2.3M+16%
Median Income
$124,746+74%
Median Home Value
$859,900+128%
Poverty Rate
8.6%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lakeland North, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.4%
Work From Home 14.8%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 47.6%
African American 10.9%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
Obesity
26.1%
Physical Inactivity
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Asthma
10.7%
Current Smoking
10.5%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.6%
Annual Checkup 70.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lakeland North, WA? ▼
Lakeland North, WA has a population of 12,942 people, located in King County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Lakeland North? ▼
The median household income in Lakeland North, WA is $105,216 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
What is the median home value in Lakeland North? ▼
The median home value in Lakeland North, WA is $557,000. Median rent is $2,340/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lakeland North? ▼
The top health indicators in Lakeland North include Short Sleep Duration (31.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.8%), Obesity (26.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lakeland North? ▼
The median age in Lakeland North, WA is 40.1 years. 26.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lakeland North, WA is located in King County, Washington. With a population of 13K and a $105,216 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Lakeland North area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lakeland North'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 (King County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.