City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lakewood Ranch - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

39,434
Residents
$123,471
Median income
$626,500
Median home
$1,958
Median rent (state)

Lakewood Ranch - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lakewood Ranch lands in the 88th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

88th
percentile, household income
90th
percentile, home value
81st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lakewood Ranch, FL

Lakewood Ranch is a small city in Florida, home to 39,434 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Lakewood Ranch brings in $123,471 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.4%. Home values in Lakewood Ranch run a median of $626,500, and the median resident age is 52.5 years. About 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 49.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,958 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Commute times here average 18.8 minutes, with 60.4% driving alone and 30.7% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.6 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

39,434 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$123,471 /yr

Poverty 4.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Lakewood Ranch compare to other US cities?

Where Lakewood Ranch sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 88% higher than other cities
Home value 90% pricier than other cities
Median rent 81% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lakewood Ranch against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Lakewood Ranch's strongest outlier among Florida cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Lakewood Ranch ranks #61 - the 93rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lakewood Ranch only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#63 of 903
93rd percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#436 of 930
48th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#80 of 894
91st percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#668 of 930
28th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#61 of 930
93rd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

88thIncome percentile

88th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lakewood Ranch's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$626,500 10th percentile more affordable than 10% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lakewood Ranch $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lakewood Ranch, FL Lakewood Ranch, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lakewood Ranch, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lakewood Ranch, FL median $123,471/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lakewood Ranch, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lakewood Ranch, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 59.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
39,434
Median Income
$123,471
Median Home Value
$626,500
Median Age
52.5
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.8 minutes
Drive Alone
60.4%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
30.7%
Other
1.6%

Based on 16,152 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lakewood Ranch sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,958/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Aventura
39,372 people
Royal Palm Beach
39,089 people
DeLand
39,832 people
Navarre
38,988 people
Oviedo
39,990 people
Plant City
40,009 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lakewood Ranch's 39,434 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Carol Stream, IL
39,427 people
Chelsea, MA
39,460 people
Rosenberg, TX
39,467 people
Issaquah, WA
39,472 people
Dover, DE
39,491 people
Severna Park, MD
39,499 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lakewood Ranch's $123,471 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Provincetown, MA
$123,456 median income
Dakota Dunes, SD
$123,438 median income
Lake St. Louis, MO
$123,427 median income
Watertown, MA
$123,422 median income
South Seaville, NJ
$123,409 median income
Catlett, VA
$123,403 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lakewood Ranch, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lakewood Ranch, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.8% 9.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.2% White 82.8% Black or African American 2.6% Asian 3.0% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 9.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lakewood Ranch compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lakewood Ranch (this city) 39,434 $123,471
Aventura 39,372 $82,777
Royal Palm Beach 39,089 $92,382
DeLand 39,832 $73,352
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lakewood Ranch, FL?

What is the population of Lakewood Ranch, FL? +

Lakewood Ranch, FL counts 39,434 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lakewood Ranch, FL? +

Lakewood Ranch households earn a median of $123,471 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lakewood Ranch? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lakewood Ranch; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Lakewood Ranch, FL? +

Homes in Lakewood Ranch carry a median value of $626,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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