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Lake Wales, Florida · ZIP 33853

Lake Wales — ZIP 33853

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Lake Wales (33853) scores 53/100 — Fair for Lake Wales. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $224K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$224K
Median rent$1,396/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$224K

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,675

Violent Crime

1,899

Property Crime

6,776

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05667
67%
57%
EDWARD W BOK ACADEMY NORTH06–08726
50%
53%
LAKE WALES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,597
44%
48%
MCLAUGHLIN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE06–11758
37%
36%
JANIE HOWARD WILSON SCHOOLPK–05462
37%
32%
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05523
35%
34%
SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05574
24%
33%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,385

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 33853 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 33853 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 33853 is approximately $224K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 33853 in Lake Wales has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.