Living in Lakeland (Florida)
Lakeland (Florida) is a city in Florida, United States, home to 104,401 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 29%, #1,764 of 6,227), first-time home buyers (top 29%, #2,279 of 8,006), low-income households (top 32%, #3,069 of 9,771).
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- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 22 min and sets around 23:37; in late June it sets around 2:27.
How Lakeland (Florida) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #7,852 of 11,898 | #332 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #3,069 of 9,771 | #11 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,942 of 8,006 | #138 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,194 of 6,237 | #168 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,908 of 9,474 | #383 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,398 of 9,474 | #362 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,418 of 10,762 | #451 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #3,240 of 4,537 | #228 of 336 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #3,080 of 4,444 | #219 of 322 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #2,714 of 3,053 | #215 of 231 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,432 of 7,271 | #72 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,764 of 6,227 | #120 of 429 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,600 of 3,933 | #113 of 282 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,279 of 8,006 | #10 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,285 of 12,111 | #65 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #2,835 of 4,114 | #204 of 298 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #5,045 of 7,271 | #401 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #7,669 of 9,474 | #487 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,553 of 18,063 | #564 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #14,848 of 16,523 | #729 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #13,091 of 18,063 | #272 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #8,719 of 16,523 | #565 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #4,905 of 21,167 | #356 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,808 of 12,111 | #82 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 53 | #5,890 of 12,111 | #404 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,835 of 4,750 | #112 of 351 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Crystal Lake (Florida) 4 km
- Combee Settlement 5 km
- Winston (Florida) 6 km
- Medulla 8 km
- Lakeland Highlands 9 km
- Highland City 11 km
- Kathleen 12 km
- Fuller Heights 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.