The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33812 sells for about $329,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,834 a month.
ZIP 33812 — Lakeland
The Lakeland housing market is currently experiencing a period of price adjustment with a year-over-year decline of 3.3%. Despite this, the market remains active with steady buyer interest and a median sale-to-list ratio of 98%, indicating that properties are generally selling close to their asking prices.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a more attainable price point compared to the major nearby metropolitan hubs of Tampa and Orlando.
Median prices moved down 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33812, Polk County FL
Lakeland serves as a key logistics and distribution hub between the Tampa and Orlando metros, benefiting from its central location and ongoing residential and commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Located centrally between Tampa and Orlando, this area offers a strategic position for commuters, though traffic on the I-4 corridor can be significant.
The area features numerous lakes, local parks, and golf courses, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts in Lakeland.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of approximately $1,900, reflecting the broader stability of the Lakeland housing market.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, distribution, and healthcare, with significant employment ties to the broader Polk County and I-4 corridor industries.
The area is primarily served by the I-4 highway corridor, facilitating transit between the Tampa and Orlando employment centers.
Data sourced from county-level ACS estimates where ZIP-specific data is unavailable.
- LEGOLAND® Florida Resort4.412.4 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida4.112.5 mi
- Dinosaur World4.518.6 mi
- LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park4.512.4 mi
- Family Fun Center4.54.1 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.96.8 mi
- RP FUNDING CENTER4.36.4 mi
- Keel Farms4.718.7 mi
- Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium4.77.8 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.69.7 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida4.112.5 mi
- Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre4.78.6 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.82.4 mi
- Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD4.69.5 mi
- CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX4.35.7 mi
- Bok Tower Gardens4.819.4 mi
- Florida Children's Museum4.67 mi
- Florida Air Museum4.48.2 mi
- Spook Hill3.919.4 mi
- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College4.65.6 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.96.8 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.69.7 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.82.4 mi
- Common Ground Playground4.84.2 mi
- Hollis Garden4.85.9 mi
- Lakeland Country Club4.44.5 mi
- Marine Supply, the Boating Center4.710.2 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Winter Haven - Lake Eloise4.811.3 mi
- Scooters Boat Rental Florida59.7 mi
- Cleveland Heights Golf Course4.24.1 mi
- The Club At Eaglebrooke4.53.9 mi
- Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club Community4.36.2 mi
- Bartow Golf Course4.17 mi
- Links of Sandpiper3.910.6 mi
- Lakeland Square Mall4.29.8 mi
- International Market World Flea and Farmers Market4.37 mi
- Lakeside Village4.55.6 mi
- Mi Pueblo Flea Market4.28.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Town and Country Square4.59.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The area is defined by its numerous lakes providing recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.