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Lake Alfred, Florida

city · Polk County

At a glance

7,277
Population
$239,900
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$309,788
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,349/mo
Median rent
0% above U.S. median
$67,202
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
50.33%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost16% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates24.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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