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Lake Wales, FL
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Population: 16,173
Home Price: $189,700
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Overview
Lake Wales is a small city in the state of Florida with a population of 16,173. Lake Wales has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
25.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Lake Wales, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,469
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$49,226
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Median Age
45.4
45.6
42.3
Gender
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Male
45.0%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
55.0%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
White
57.9%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
20.2%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
8.3%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.7%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$189,700
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,104
$801
Family Households
44.2%
44.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.7%
33.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.3%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
41.7%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.0%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.3%
32.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.4%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.4%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Mathematics
45.6%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
44.1%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Murder
0.0
4.3
3.0
Rape
5.9
30.2
38.0
Robbery
47.3
66.9
40.7
Assault
272.2
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Lake Wales
Florida
United States
Burglary
319.5
380.1
336.1
Theft
1627.1
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
171.6
180.4
167.1
Arson
5.9
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lake Wales, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
bacon
chicken dumpling
lunch meat
steak
olive garden
protein diet
meal
recipes
bread
shrimp
delicious
fried chicken
cheese
tasty
pizza
taproom
hamburgers
snacks
glutenfree
recruiting
football
college football
athlete
little league
basketball
nascar
golf
baseball
teams
nba
esports
athletes
softball
movies tv
ncaa
olympics
wrestling
physical therapist
swimming
inspired by
photographs
comics
nature
illustrators
crafts
pixel art
cinema
artists
photography
collection
museum
arts festival
showcasing
portraits
creations
collections
portrait
poetry
theatre
spending time
single dad
nascar
kyle busch fan #rowdynation
side hustle
books
techstage manager
road trips
movies tv
dd
horror movies
comics
adventures
photography
anime
ramblings
fitness
memes
theme parks
vacations
local news
sports
corporate
corporate events
hollywood
movies tv
journalism
educational
publicity
independent artists
hhn enthusiast
cinema
tv
hiphop
hospitality
photography
marketing
nightlife
hip hop
lifestyle
sports
gardens
summer
wildlife
water skiing
winter
courtyard
backyard
beach
swimming
nature
conservation
warm weather
photography
nightlife
arts
recreational
beaches
space
lakes
preowned
home depot
publix
beauty supply
amazon
walmart
local businesses
apparel
local stores
yard sale
coupons
retail
deals
crafts
mall
aldi
shipping
online retailers
containers
restaurant
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