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Auburndale, Florida

Introduction to Auburndale, Florida

Auburndale, Florida, in Polk county, is 10 miles E of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 41 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lakeland - Winter Haven metropolitan area. Auburndale contains a population of approximately 11,032.

Auburndale History

In 1873 John Ledue was the first to settle on the Lake Ariana region of Auburndale. The railroad through the area was completed in the early 1884. In July of 1884, Auburndale received its name. However, the city experienced two devastating fires in 1913 and 1915. In 1920 Auburndale was incorporated with several picturesque Spanish style structures and during the late 1940s and '50s the city took many steps for its improvement and growth.

Auburndale and nearby Attractions

  • City Park
  • Lake Wales Museum
  • Lake Stella
  • Auburndale Trail

Things To Do In Auburndale

Auburndale is a quiet city that comes with “hometown quality.” You can take a stroll through the downtown area that offers several shopping and dinning options. The city also features a softball and soccer complex in addition to 8 tennis courts, 18 shuffleboard courts, 6 basketball half courts and 10 outside racquetball courts.

Auburndale Transportation

General air travel services are obtained from Tampa International Airport.

Auburndale Higher Education

Nearby Winter Haven provides adult education at Polk Community College.

High Points

Auburndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 12%Auburndale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Auburndale, FL

Comparing Auburndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime26
Low Property Crime12

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