Lakeland Highlands

City in Florida, United States

Overview

Lakeland Highlands is a quiet, welcoming suburb south of Lakeland, Florida, prized for its excellent schools, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to natural lakes and green spaces. This primarily residential area offers a slower pace of life within reach of central Lakeland's amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.96°, -81.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,610
Local Cost
$1,662
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
87
English
98
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
16.5°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1267 mm
Internet Speed
209 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
40
Walk Score
40
Footways
79.0
Airport
LAL
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.