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Lakeland South, WA

Lakeland South is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 13,169 at the 2020 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Lakeland South ranks 65th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Lakeland South is located in southwestern King County at 47°16′38″N 122°17′2″W (47.277262, -122.283839). It is bordered to the north and west by the city of Federal Way, to the northeast by Auburn, to the east by Algona and Pacific, and to the south by Milton and Edgewood. The boundary with Edgewood is the Pierce County line. Interstate 5 touches the northwest edge of the community, Washington State Route 18 runs along the northern edge, and State Route 167 runs just east of the eastern edge. Downtown Tacoma is 9 miles (14 km) to the west, and downtown Seattle is 25 miles (40 km) to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lakeland South CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.3 km²), of which 5.0 square miles (12.9 km²) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²), or 2.84%, are water. Water bodies in the community include Trout Lake, Fivemile Lake, Lake Killarney, and Lake Geneva.

At the 2000 census, there were 11,436 people, 4,135 households and 3,163 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,113.2 per square mile (816.2/km²). There were 4,241 housing units at an average density of 783.7/sq mi (302.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 83.94% White, 3.69% African-American, 0.87% Native American, 6.09% Asian, 0.42% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.33% of the population.

The median household income was $62,529 and the median family income was $64,223. Males had a median income of $48,584 versus $34,398 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,833. About 4.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

The city is home to several state-of-the-art medical facilities, including the Overlake Medical Center and MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care offer comprehensive health and wellness services, including check-ups and preventive care programs. Fitness Quest offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes.The Lakeland Family YMCA offers a variety of fitness classes, swimming pools, and wellness programs tailored for all ages. The Rainier Massage specializes in therapeutic massages that help alleviate chronic pain and stress. The Club Pilates delivers expert-led Pilates classes designed to enhance core strength and flexibility. For a comprehensive fitness regime, LA Fitness provides a full range of gym equipment, personal training, and group fitness classes.

Top sites in Lakeland South WA are Five Mile Lake Park, Lake Geneva Park, and Polk Museum Of Art.

Population: 12,606 (2022). Elevation: 390 ft (120 m). ZIP Code: 98055. Area code: 425. Area: 5.12 sq mi (13.26 km²).

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Is Lakeland South, WA a good place to live?

Lakeland South is an unincorporated community situated within Pierce County, Washington boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Chamber of Commerce suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Fort Nisqually has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here. Shoreline, arts & culture, and very low humidity make Lakeland South a great place to live.

Is Lakeland South, WA expensive to live in?

A typical home costs $441,300, which is 30.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.5% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakeland South costs $2,020 per month, which is 41.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% more than the state average of $1,730. To live comfortably in Lakeland South, Washington, a minimum annual income of $84,600 for a family, and $68,800 for a single person is recommended.

What is the crime rate of Lakeland South, WA?

Lakeland South is in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning 14% of cities are safer and 86% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Lakeland South is 23.80 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lakeland South may be as high as 1 in 39 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 54 in the southeast part of the city.

Sources

King County

Wikipedia

Best Places

Crime Grade

Five Mile Lake Park

Lake Geneva Park

Polk Museum Of Art

Overlake Medical Center

MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care

Fitness Quest

Lakeland Family YMCA

Rainier Massage

Club Pilates

LA Fitness

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