Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) F
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Paddy Wagon
Bar
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Publix - Lake Miriam
Grocery Store
Greenwise Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Christina Park
Park
Carter Road Park
Park
Lakeland Highlands Scrub
Park
Loyce E. Harpe Park
Park
Petersen Park Playground
Playground
Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Handley Park
Park
Holloway Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Wawa
Convenience Store
Goodwill
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Hess
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
First Choice
Hairdresser
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Bealls
Department Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Belk
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Books-A-Million
Books
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lakeland Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Lakeland Highlands is 112/100 - which is 15% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Lakeland Highlands crime rates are 1,283 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,101 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
182 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Lakeland Highlands is $90,338 - which is 85% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$90,338 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeland Dermatology
Doctor
Lakeland Regional Health
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Watson Clinic Highlands
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Watson Clinic South
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Owl Now
Clinic
Lakeland Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Lakeland Highlands home prices are $274,000 - which is 64% higher than Florida
Home Price
$274,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C-

The Lakeland Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Medulla Elementary School
Old Paths Christian Academy
St Paul Lutheran School
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Valleyview Elementary School
Resurrection Catholic School
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Highlands Christian Academy
James W. Sikes Elementary School
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Southwest Middle School
Southwest Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Lakeland Girls Academy
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Old Paths Christian Academy
Highlands Christian Academy
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ratings A

Lakeland Highlands has an overall rating of 80% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A
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Lakeland Highlands, FL Area Guide

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Lakeland Highlands Area Facts

  • Lakeland Highlands has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lakeland Highlands crime rates are 30% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Lakeland Highlands is 15% higher than the Florida average

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Not Much To Say: Not Extravagant, But Not Bad 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in Lakeland Highlands, FL is okay. Everything we have to offer sits just above average for the most part besides our cost of living and housing. Cost of living is pretty high considering everything is just basically average. Along with that, housing options are very slim d ...Read More ependent on how much you make and what you’re willing to settle for at a reasonable price for your budget.

Added to that, amenities options are extremely good, reliable, and affordable added to your high rent or mortgage. Crime rate isn’t the best but it’s certainly not the worst, especially for being down here in the south. Education opportunities are plentiful and test scores from the different schools are amazing. If you’re looking to raise a family or move your kids you’re going to be impressed with all of the wonderful education we have to offer. Last, but certainly not least, employment opportunities are right up there with education. The average for us females is around $35K but if you have a partner or roommate it makes the cost of living a bit easier to keep up with. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakeland Highlands? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Christina Park
      Carter Road Park
      Lakeland Highlands Scrub
      Loyce E. Harpe Park
      Petersen Park Playground
      Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)
      Peterson Park
      Common Grounds Park

      Entertainment

      Bowling Alley
      Cobb Theater

      Food & Drink

      Bruster's Ice Cream
      KFC
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakeland Highlands? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lakeland Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakeland Highlands? The cost of living in Lakeland Highlands is 112/100 - which is 15% higher than Florida.
      Lakeland Highlands
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakeland Highlands? Lakeland Highlands crime rates are 1,283, which are 30% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,283 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lakeland Highlands? The median income in Lakeland Highlands is $90,338 which is 85% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $90,33863% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,34159% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Lakeland Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lakeland Highlands home prices? Lakeland Highlands home prices are $274,000 - which is 64% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $274,00048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45653% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Lakeland Highlands have good schools? The Lakeland Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lakeland Highlands a good place to live? Lakeland Highlands has an overall rating of 80% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      8 total surveys

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