How many renters in Lakeland, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.7% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Lakeland, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.7% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±3.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lakeland
| Share of income spent on rent | Lakeland | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±2.2 points) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±2.3 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±2.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±3.0 points) | 44.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lakeland against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Lakeland | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.7% (±3.4 points) | 54.2% (±2.0 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±3.0 points) | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±1.5 points) | 32.3% (±1.0 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,582 (±$3,782) | $50,423 (±$1,573) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,395 (±$41) | $1,363 (±$28) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lakeland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Polk County (54.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Lakeland ranks 24 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 602 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lakeland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | — | 50.7% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Combee Settlement | 3.1 mi | 56.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 3.6 mi | 52.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fussels Corner | 5.7 mi | 40.6% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland Highlands | 6.8 mi | 30.9% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| Kathleen | 6.8 mi | 53.8% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medulla | 6.9 mi | 49.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 7.9 mi | 54.0% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fuller Heights | 9.4 mi | 43.6% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeland Highlands, FL (30.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Wahneta | 54.7% (±31.6 points) |
| 19 | Jan Phyl Village | 54.1% (±32.8 points) |
| 20 | Highland City | 54.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 21 | Kathleen | 53.8% (±27.5 points) |
| 22 | Crystal Lake | 52.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Grenelefe | 51.7% (±28.9 points) |
| 24 | Lakeland | 50.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 25 | Frostproof | 50.6% (±27.1 points) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Cypress Gardens | 49.2% (±22.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Medulla | 49.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 29 | Willow Oak | 46.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 30 | Fuller Heights | 43.6% (±16.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lakeland
Are renters in Lakeland rent-burdened?
50.7% of renting households in Lakeland pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lakeland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lakeland, FL spends 30.4% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland city, Florida
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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