Lakeland, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 39,096 housing units in Lakeland.
This represents a 11.9% growth from 34,933 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 37,359 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 1,737 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Lakeland is about 59.9%.
Lakeland's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 14.4%.
Average household size is 2.23 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lakeland were built after 1974.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.30% |
| One Bedroom | 14.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 45.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $81,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $74,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $416 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.90% |
| Debt Free | 36.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.1% |
