Signals
Lakeland
Arlington
Opportunity
46 · Bottom 28%
vs47 · Bottom 30%
Climate
68 · Bottom 40%
vs68 · Bottom 40%
Physical resilience
49 · Bottom 41%
vs49 · Bottom 41%
Housing affordability
96 · Top 18%
vs96 · Top 18%
Access
98 · Top 20%
vs96 · Top 33%
Economic stability
76 · Top 14%
vs84 · Top 2%
Measured values
| Metric | Lakeland | Arlington | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,192 | 15,205 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $116,250 | $135,105 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $56,035 | $48,986 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 604/sq mi | 640/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $388,900 | $424,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,755 | $2,164 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 84.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.8% | -1.8% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.1% | 51.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.2% | 4.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 92°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 33°F | 33°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 54.9" | 54.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 10 mi | 14 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 29.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.0 | 36.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Lakeland
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
Arlington
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
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