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Lake Placid, Florida

town · Highlands County

At a glance

2,477
Population
$261,300
Median home value (all homes)
14% below U.S. median
$238,767
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,046/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$47,018
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
2.65%
Locations with fiber available
8.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing4% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost1% below
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 college19 mi
Nearest community college60 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates76.3%
College graduates21.5%

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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