Downtown, Lakeland, FL Area Guide

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Munn Park
      Drane Park
      Bonnet Springs Park
      Adair Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Dobbins Park
      Washington Park
      Interlarchen playground

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Auditorium
      Theatre
      Polk Museum
      Henley Field
      Florida Southern College Planetarium
      Bryant Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Pita Pit
      Linksters
      Revival
      Molly's
      Jimmy John's
      Swan Brewing
      Cob & Pen
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 91/100 - which is 7% lower than Florida.
      Downtown
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Lakeland
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 2,321, which are 28% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,321 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $31,017 which is 37% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $31,01744% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,98416% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Publix

      Doctors

      Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
      Lakeland Dermatology
      Watson Clinic South

      A Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $141,900 - which is 15% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $141,90023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77618% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      67% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 49% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      1 total surveys

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