Lakewood Ranch, Florida · ZIP 34202

Lakewood Ranch — ZIP 34202

Lakewood Ranch (34202) scores 84/100 — Good for Lakewood Ranch. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $661K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency75%

Avg reading proficiency69%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$661K

Median rent$2,435/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

$661K

Median Rent

$2,435/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

1,155

Violent Crime

241

Property Crime

914

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Manatee 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
ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	785	85%	80%
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	547	81%	73%
GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	672	80%	79%
R. DAN NOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	787	77%	68%
BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	797	54%	43%

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

27,237

Median Income

$122K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

55.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 34202 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 34202 has a school score of 71/100. 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 34202 is approximately $661K. 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 34202 in Lakewood Ranch has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. 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.