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Lakeland, Florida · ZIP 33803

Lakeland — ZIP 33803

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Lakeland (33803) scores 56/100 — Fair for Lakeland. 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 $291K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$291K
Median rent$1,564/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

$291K

Median Rent

$1,564/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05374
82%
72%
SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMYPK–061,200
77%
72%
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05376
62%
42%
DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05344
52%
27%
CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05402
50%
43%
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO11–12296
30%
Not reported
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08746
28%
34%
POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL10–12343Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,058

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 33803 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 33803 has a school score of 68/100. 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 33803 is approximately $291K. 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 33803 in Lakeland has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. 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.