Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Grill Master
Coffee Shop
Tutu's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Buck Stop
Coffee Shop
College Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hillcrest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Elena's Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Polk Museum
Museum
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Henley Field
Stadium
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Joker Marchant Stadium
Stadium
Silvermoon Drive-in
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Cob & Pen
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Revival
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Linksters
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Swan Brewing
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Craft and Kitchen
Bar
Julios Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Swann Brewing
Alcohol
Swann Brewing
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom in Christ Christian Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Greenwise Market
Grocery Store
Publix - Lake Miriam
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Drane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dobbins Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Munn Park
Park
Horney Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Interlarchen playground
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Handley Park
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) F
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Avaneesh Smoke Shop & Liquor
Convenience Store
Jay's American Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Mall
First Choice
Hairdresser
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
True Value
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Belk
Department Store
Bealls
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Lake Morton (C)

2. East Lake Morton (C)

3. Jefferson Ave (D+)

4. Downtown (D+)

5. Francis Blvd (D)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Lake Morton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Lakeland
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
FlixBus Lakeland
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Cleveland Heights (C)

2. Parker Street (C)

3. Lake Parker Park (F)

4. Edgewater Beach (F)

5. Imperial (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Lake Morton is 96/100 - which is 3% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. East Lake Morton (A+)

2. Imperial (A+)

3. Cleveland Heights (A+)

4. Edgewood (A+)

5. Beacon Hill (A+)

crime B

South Lake Morton crime rates are 1,763 per 100k, which is 3% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,513 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
250 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

2. Raintree (A+)

3. Florida Southern College (A+)

4. Lake Hollingsworth (B)

5. South Lake Morton (B)

employment C

The median income in South Lake Morton is $48,278 - which is 1% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$48,278 F
Unemployment Rate
0.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lake Hollingsworth (A+)

2. Florida Southern College (A+)

3. Jefferson Ave (A-)

4. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (B)

5. Raintree (B)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Owl Now
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeland Fire Department
Fire Station
Pediatric Associates of Lakeland
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Elizabeth
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Avenue (A+)

2. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

3. Edgewater Beach (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. Jefferson Ave (A+)

housing A-

South Lake Morton home prices are $213,467 - which is 28% higher than Florida
Home Price
$213,467 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A-
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) D-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Beacon Hill (A+)

2. Cleveland Heights (A+)

3. Dixieland (A+)

4. Shore Acres (A+)

5. Lake Bonny Park (A+)

schools A-

The South Lake Morton graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
93% C+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Dixieland Elementary School
St Joseph Academy
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Pace Center For Girls
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Mckeel Elementary Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland Montessori School House
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland Christian School
West Area Adult/Community School
Southwest Middle School
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
Pathways School Of Excellence
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Ese Countywide
Solutions Academy
Crystal Lake Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Lakeland Senior High School
Pace Center For Girls
Lakeland Christian School
Pathways School Of Excellence
Ese Countywide
Solutions Academy
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Eckerd Connects
Titan Academy Of Lakeland
Kathleen Senior High School
Highlands Christian Academy
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Whitestone Academy
Victory Christian Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Jefferson Ave (A+)

2. Lake Watkins (A+)

3. Webster Park South (A+)

4. Francis Blvd (A+)

5. Beacon Hill (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Beacon Hill (A+)

2. Camphor (A+)

3. Lake Watkins (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. New Jersey Rd (A+)

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  • South Lake Morton has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • South Lake Morton crime rates are 33% lower than the Lakeland average
  • Cost of living in South Lake Morton is 5% higher than the Lakeland average

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C Amenities

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

Parks

Thomas B. Mack Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Drane Park
Unknown Name
Dobbins Park
Unknown Name
Munn Park

Entertainment

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

Food & Drink

Unknown Name
Cob & Pen
Pita Pit
Revival
Molly's
Linksters
Jimmy John's
Baskin-Robbins

F Commute

Is public transit available in South Lake Morton? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Lake Morton.
Drive to Work
84%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
1%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
7%

5% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in South Lake Morton? The cost of living in South Lake Morton is 96/100 - which is 3% lower than Florida.
South Lake Morton
96

4% less expensive than average

Lakeland
91

9% less expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

B Crime

What is the crime rate in South Lake Morton? South Lake Morton crime rates are 1,763, which are 3% lower than Florida
Total Crime
1,763 per 100k people

24% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 57

24% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-7%

Year over year crime is down

C Employment

What is the median income in South Lake Morton? The median income in South Lake Morton is $48,278 which is 1% lower than Florida.
Median household income
$48,27813% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$30,7813% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
0%

92% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is South Lake Morton 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 South Lake Morton home prices? South Lake Morton home prices are $213,467 - which is 28% higher than Florida
Median home value
$213,46716% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$81714% lower than the US average
Home Ownership
37%

42% lower than the US average

A- Schools

Does South Lake Morton have good schools? The South Lake Morton graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
High school grad. rates
93%

12% higher than the US average

School test scores
70%

46% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio
0:1

100% lower than the US average

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