What are the schools like in Lakeland North, WA?

School district data for Lakeland North is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lakeland North?

The median household income in Lakeland North, WA is $101,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Lakeland North, WA?

Lakeland North has an average high temperature of 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

Lakeland North, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lakeland North, WA affordable or expensive?

Lakeland North's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lakeland North is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $466,800 and the median rent is $1,955 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakeland North, WA?

Lakeland North has a violent crime rate of 439.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3561.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakeland North, WA a Good Place to Live?

Lakeland North is a small city of 14,960 in Washington, with a median household income of $101,969 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Lakeland North's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lakeland North is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lakeland North city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Lakeland North's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lakeland North costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lakeland North, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$466,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,955	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lakeland North's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

439.7 /100k

Property Crime

3561.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lakeland North, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakeland North sees average highs of 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 54.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakeland North, WA
Average High — January	48.4°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	54.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lakeland North, WA	National Avg
Population	14,960	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	17.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Federal Way, WA 3 mi Des Moines, WA 4 mi Algona, WA 4 mi Auburn, WA 4 mi Lakeland South, WA 4 mi

Lakeland North vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeland North, WA affordable or expensive?

Lakeland North's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lakeland North roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $466,800 and median rent is $1,955/month.

What is the crime rate in Lakeland North, WA?

Lakeland North's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakeland North?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lakeland North, WA a good place to live?

Lakeland North, WA has a population of 14,960, a median household income of $101,969, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lakeland North?

Lakeland North averages 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.9 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lakeland North?

The population of Lakeland North, Washington is 14,960 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakeland North?

Key numbers for living in Lakeland North: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $466,800, median household income $101,969, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeland North side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.