Polk County, Florida
Lakeland Real Estate and Local Guide
Mid-sized city between Tampa and Orlando known for its many lakes, resident swans, and as headquarters of Publix Super Markets. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lakeland best.
About the area
Living in Lakeland, FL
Nicknamed "Swan City" for its resident mute swans, descendants of a pair gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957.
The housing market
Homes in Lakeland
- About 56% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 50% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $229,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lakeland home
Florida Southern College
Home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world
Polk Theatre
Historic downtown movie palace and performing arts venue
Polk Museum of Art
Art museum affiliated with Florida Southern College
Lake Mirror Park
Downtown lakefront park with the Frances Langford Promenade
Hollis Gardens
Formal botanical garden on the shore of Lake Mirror
Neighborhoods
Lakeland areas to know
Lake Morton
Historic residential district around Lake Morton, a gathering spot for the city's swans
Dixieland
Historic district south of downtown
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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.