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Lake Placid
  • Town in Florida
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Lake Placid

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Lake Placid is a town in Florida with a population of 2,433. Lake Placid is in Highlands County. Living in Lake Placid offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lake Placid and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lake Placid are above average.
    Population
    2,433
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $152,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $814
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      400.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      200.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,401.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      120.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      28%
      11%
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    Working in Lake Placid

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,610
    National
    $69,021
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