Polk County, Florida
Lake Wales Real Estate and Local Guide
A citrus-country town on the Lake Wales Ridge in central Florida, known for Bok Tower Gardens and its historic 1920s-era downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lake Wales best.
About the area
Living in Lake Wales, FL
Nicknamed the "Crown Jewel of the Ridge".
The housing market
Homes in Lake Wales
- About 61% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 66% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $225,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lake Wales home
Bok Tower Gardens
National Historic Landmark with a 205-foot carillon Singing Tower atop Iron Mountain
Spook Hill
Gravity-hill optical illusion where cars appear to roll uphill
Lake Wales History Museum
Local history museum in the city's historic downtown railroad depot
Grassy Lake Preserve
185-acre Lake Wales Ridge scrub preserve owned by the city
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
State forest protecting rare Lake Wales Ridge scrub with hiking trails
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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.