Highlands County, Florida
Lake Placid Real Estate and Local Guide
A small Highlands County town on the Lake Wales Ridge known for its downtown murals and the surrounding caladium farms. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lake Placid best.
About the area
Living in Lake Placid, FL
Nicknamed the 'Caladium Capital of the World,' producing about 98% of the world's caladium bulbs.
The housing market
Homes in Lake Placid
- About 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 50.7% of homes are detached single-family residences.
- The median home value is about $253,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lake Placid home
Lake Placid Murals
About 47 murals painted on downtown buildings depicting local history
Toby's Clown Museum and School
Museum and school with more than 700 pieces of clown memorabilia
Historical Society Depot Museum
Restored Atlantic Coast Line Railroad depot on the National Register of Historic Places
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
State park on the Lake Wales Ridge with scrub habitat and lake access
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.