Lakeland is a medium-sized city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 14,416 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lakeland is the 43rd largest community in Tennessee. Lakeland has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Lakeland, where the median household income is $116,250.00. Lakeland real estate is some of the most expensive in Tennessee, although Lakeland house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Lakeland isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Lakeland are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lakeland is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lakeland who work in management occupations (15.22%), sales jobs (13.25%), and office and administrative support (10.54%). Also of interest is that Lakeland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.00% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Lakeland is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Lakeland a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Lakeland has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Lakeland’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Lakeland doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lakeland. 53.07% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Lakeland in 2022 was $56,035, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $224,140 for a family of four. Lakeland is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Lakeland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lakeland residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Lakeland include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Lakeland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
