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Plant City
  • Suburb of Lakeland, FL
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Suburb
Lakeland

Plant City

#5,787 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Plant City is a suburb of Lakeland with a population of 39,272. Plant City is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Plant City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Plant City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Plant City are highly rated.
    About Plant City...
    Population
    39,272
    Suburb of
    Lakeland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $193,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,108
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      381.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      89.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      235.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,795.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      215.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Plant City

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,025
    National
    $69,021
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