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 (1) F
Elena's Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
College Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Buck Stop
Coffee Shop
Grill Master
Coffee Shop
Tutu's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hillcrest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Polk Museum
Museum
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Henley Field
Stadium
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (2) F
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Julios Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Swann Brewing
Alcohol
Swann Brewing
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cob & Pen
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Craft and Kitchen
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Revival
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Linksters
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom in Christ Christian Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix - Lake Miriam
Grocery Store
Greenwise Market
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Handley Park
Park
Holloway Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Horney Park
Park
Petersen Park Playground
Playground
Interlarchen playground
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
DNA custom interiors INC
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Dobbins Park
Park
Drane Park
Park
Munn Park
Park
Combee Park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Saddle Creek Park
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Saddle Creek County Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
True Value
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
Jay's American Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Avaneesh Smoke Shop & Liquor
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bealls
Department Store
Skyview Bp
Convenience Store
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
First Choice
Hairdresser
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Belk
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Lake Morton (C)

2. East Lake Morton (C)

3. Jefferson Ave (D+)

4. Downtown (D+)

5. Francis Blvd (D)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lake Watkins.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Lakeland
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Cleveland Heights (C-)

2. Parker Street (C-)

3. Lake Parker Park (F)

4. Edgewater Beach (F)

5. Imperial (F)

cost of living A

The cost of living in Lake Watkins is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Pinehurst (A+)

2. Crystal Lake (A+)

3. Francis Blvd (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Dixieland (A+)

crime B+

Lake Watkins crime rates are 1,503 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,290 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
213 crimes per 100k A-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

2. Lake Hollingsworth (A+)

3. Raintree (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A)

5. Lake Watkins (B+)

employment B-

The median income in Lake Watkins is $58,855 - which is 20% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$58,855 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Florida Southern College (A+)

2. Jefferson Ave (A-)

3. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (B+)

4. Raintree (B+)

5. Cleveland Heights (B-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Pediatric Associates of Lakeland
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Lakeland Fire Department
Fire Station
Sunshine Urgent Care
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Eaton Park
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Skyview
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunshine
Police
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit North Combee
Police
Owl Now
Clinic
Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Fire Department
Fire Station
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Southwest District Substation
Police
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Avenue (A+)

2. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

3. Edgewater Beach (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. Jefferson Ave (A+)

housing A+

Lake Watkins home prices are $183,067 - which is 10% higher than Florida
Home Price
$183,067 B
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Dixieland (A+)

2. Camphor (A+)

3. Lake Bonny (A+)

4. Shore Acres (A+)

5. Lake Bonny Park (A+)

schools A+

The Lake Watkins graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Magnolia Montessori Academy
South Mckeel Academy
Pathways School Of Excellence
Crystal Lake Middle School
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Full Time Eschool
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Pace Center For Girls
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Highlands Christian Academy
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School
Dixieland Elementary School
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Southwest Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Pathways School Of Excellence
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Lakeland Senior High School
Pace Center For Girls
Highlands Christian Academy
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Polk Acceleration Academy
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Eckerd Connects
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
Titan Academy Of Lakeland
Whitestone Academy
Lakeland Christian School
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Solutions Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lake Watkins (A+)

2. Webster Park South (A+)

3. South Lake Morton (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A)

5. Parker Street (A)

ratings A+

Lake Watkins has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Beacon Hill (A+)

2. Camphor (A+)

3. Lake Watkins (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. New Jersey Rd (A+)

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Lake Watkins Area Facts

  • Lake Watkins has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lake Watkins crime rates are 43% lower than the Lakeland average
  • Cost of living in Lake Watkins is 4% higher than the Lakeland average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Handley Park
      Holloway Park
      Veterans Park
      Common Grounds Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Peterson Park
      Horney Park
      Petersen Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Florida Southern College Planetarium
      Polk Museum
      Auditorium
      Theatre
      Amphitheatre
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Bowling Alley
      Henley Field

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      Julios Sandwich Shop
      Swann Brewing
      Swann Brewing
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Baskin-Robbins
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Watkins? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lake Watkins.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Watkins? The cost of living in Lake Watkins is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Florida.
      Lake Watkins
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Lakeland
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Watkins? Lake Watkins crime rates are 1,503, which are 18% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,503 per 100k people

      35% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      35% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Watkins? The median income in Lake Watkins is $58,855 which is 20% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $58,8556% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0848% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lake Watkins a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Publix

      Doctors

      Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
      Lakeland Dermatology
      Watson Clinic South

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake Watkins home prices? Lake Watkins home prices are $183,067 - which is 10% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $183,0671% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15622% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

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

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lake Watkins a good place to live? Lake Watkins has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      2 total surveys

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