Greek speakers, British and Cuban ancestry: Get to know Lakeland’s wealthiest ZIP codes

With its waterfront views, whimsy, history, proximity to I-4, and increasing growth, there’s a charming little nook for everyone to call home in Lakeland.

Due to local college students, retirees, investors and regional commuters, demand for housing remains consistently high in our area. (We can’t help it that we’re popular.) And while the city is working to address the issue of affordable housing overall, a combination of occurrences — both on a national + regional level — has led to a city stamped with some pretty pricey homes and ZIP codes.

Whether you’re trying to live like a Kardashian, budget shop for a new home, or just stay curious, here’s our breakdown of the most expensive and desirable neighborhoods in Lakeland.

Bartow Road/Crystal Lake Drive

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• Average Real Estate Price: $324,862 — which is more expensive than 73% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 69.8% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,640 — which is higher than 66.9% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This neighborhood has some of the lowest rates of children living in poverty of any neighborhood in the U.S. and has more British and Cuban ancestry than nearly any neighborhood in America.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 38.8% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management and professional occupations, considered upper-middle class, and has a higher income than 73.9% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Lakeland Highlands

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• Average Real Estate Price: $319,221 — which is more expensive than 71.2% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 68.4% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,879 — which is higher than 79.2% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: It boasts large four, five, or more additional bedroom homes and higher real estate than 95.2% of the neighborhoods in America.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 46.9% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 86.4% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Florida Southern College/Lake Hollingsworth Drive

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• Average Real Estate Price: $301,818 — which is more expensive than 61.6% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 60% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
• Average Rental Price: $1,278 — which is higher than 67.5% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: Significantly, 1.2% of its residents that are five years old and above primarily speak Greek at home — which is higher than 97.4% of the neighborhoods in America.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 47.3% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 57.5% of the neighborhoods in the US.

East Carter Road/Klein Road

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• Average Real Estate Price: $296,062 — which is more expensive than 67.9% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 65.9% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
• Average Rental Price: $2,220 — which is higher than 89.8% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This neighborhood is considered a very good choice for families with school-aged children and urban sophisticates.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 54.1% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 85.2% of the neighborhoods in the US.

S. Florida Avenue/Lake Miriam Drive

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• Average Real Estate Price: $273,838 — which is more expensive than 63.9% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 62.7% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,303 — which is higher than 64.8% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This neighborhood stands out as being ranked among the lowest affected by child poverty.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 40% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 74.2% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Lakeland Highlands Road/Clubhouse Road

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• Average Real Estate Price: $265,296 — which is more expensive than 60.5% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 60.6% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,987 — which is higher than 83.3% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This neighborhood has a higher proportion of single-family homes in its real estate than 99.3% of all US neighborhoods.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 52.2% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 84.2% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Cheverly Drive West/Rolling Woods Lane

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• Average Real Estate Price: $254,813 — which is more expensive than 55.2% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 57% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,694 — which is higher than 69.9% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: 96.2% of residents drive alone to work rather than carpooling or taking public transit.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 50.5% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 74.2% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Fox Town

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• Average Real Estate Price: $253,507 — which is more expensive than 59.2% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 59.3% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
• Average Rental Price: $1,796 — which is higher than 74.8% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: Fox Town stands out as rather unique in having nearly all of its residential real estate built in one time period, namely between 1970 and 1999 — generally considered to be established, but not old housing.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 37.8% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 76.4% of the neighborhoods in the US.

Lakeland Highlands Road/Rogers Road

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• Average Real Estate Price: $242,073 — which is more expensive than 51.8% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 52.9% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $1,419 — which is higher than 52.3% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: Most residents have lived in this neighborhood for 5+ years.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 47.9% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 76.8% of the neighborhoods in the US.

County Road 540A/Yarborough Lane

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• Average Real Estate Price: $241,110 — which is more expensive than 56.1% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 57.1% of the neighborhoods in the US.
• Average Rental Price: $2,355 — which is higher than 92.3% of the neighborhoods in Florida.
• Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This family-friendly neighborhood’s combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single-family homes gives this area the look and feel of a “Leave It To Beaver” episode.
• Average Occupation and Salary: 56.4% of the working neighborhood is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations with a higher income than 89.3% of the neighborhoods in the US.