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Lakeland, Florida

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A city of about 790,000 people half an hour east of Tampa.

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Where Lakeland lands for your search

Single men 28–40 (never married, divorced or widowed)

Ranked 166of 193 cities

Overall score

31/100

Matches34,609single men
Compatibility89where 100 is the US average

Balance

Dating pool balance: 106 men per 100 women

Biggest pluses: the size of the pool, the weather · Biggest minus: The compatibility figure

Downtown Lakeland's buildings and a fountain across Lake Mirror, with wading birds on the grassy shore under a blue sky.

What Lakeland is like

Rent$1,457median 1-bedroom monthly rent, with utilitiesPricier than most citiesSee all cities by rent
Everyday prices98where the US average is 100About the US averageSee all cities by everyday prices
Places to go out93bars, cafés and venues per 100,000 adultsFar fewer than most citiesSee all cities by places to go out
Getting around on foot7.6walkability, 1 to 20About averageSee all cities by walkability
Nice days a year106days that are mild and dry enough to be outsideFar more than most citiesSee all cities by nice days a year
Students37college students per 1,000 adultsFewer than most citiesSee all cities by students
Who lives here790,000people, of whom 510,000 are adultsA mid-sized citySee all cities by population
Political lean39% Democratic · 60% Republican2024 presidential vote, whole metro area
DemocraticEveryone elseRepublicanSee all cities by political lean
Violent crime217reported per 100,000 people a yearLower than most cities
Property crime777reported per 100,000 people a yearFar lower than most cities
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