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Lake Hamilton, Florida

town · Polk County

At a glance

1,777
Population
$250,700
Median home value (all homes)
17% below U.S. median
$293,526
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,180/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$60,486
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
0.52%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities34% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost2% below
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 college5 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates79.1%
College graduates14%

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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