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Lake Alfred, FL


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Lake Alfred, Florida

Lake Alfred, Florida, in Polk county, is 14 miles E of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 46 miles E of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Lakeland - Winter Haven metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lake Alfred is home to some 3,890 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Alfred

In Lake Alfred, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Alfred had a median family income of $42,904.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lake Alfred.

Lake Alfred Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Lake Alfred was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lake Alfred, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Alfred Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Alfred Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lake Alfred Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Lake Alfred, FL

Comparing Lake Alfred 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents37
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime47

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