Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area

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February 24, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 20 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#20. Homeland, FL

- Typical home value: $204,633
- 1-year price change: -4.0%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%

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#19. Frostproof, FL

- Typical home value: $214,516
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%

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#18. Fort Meade, FL

- Typical home value: $224,046
- 1-year price change: -5.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#17. Babson Park, FL

- Typical home value: $225,264
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%

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#16. Lake Wales, FL

- Typical home value: $245,696
- 1-year price change: -4.1%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%

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#15. Polk City, FL

- Typical home value: $256,950
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +42.0%

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#14. Hillcrest Heights, FL

- Typical home value: $257,269
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +30.2%

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#13. Highland City, FL

- Typical home value: $263,294
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: +30.3%

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#12. Dundee, FL

- Typical home value: $267,246
- 1-year price change: -4.1%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%

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#11. Bartow, FL

- Typical home value: $273,873
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#10. Winter Haven, FL

- Typical home value: $274,672
- 1-year price change: -4.3%
- 5-year price change: +31.6%

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#9. Eagle Lake, FL

- Typical home value: $279,429
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%

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#8. Mulberry, FL

- Typical home value: $286,220
- 1-year price change: -3.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.6%

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#7. Lake Hamilton, FL

- Typical home value: $294,889
- 1-year price change: -2.6%
- 5-year price change: +35.2%

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#6. Haines City, FL

- Typical home value: $295,675
- 1-year price change: -4.5%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%

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#5. Auburndale, FL

- Typical home value: $301,969
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.2%

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#4. Lake Alfred, FL

- Typical home value: $306,047
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.0%

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#3. Lakeland, FL

- Typical home value: $309,289
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%

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#2. Highland Park, FL

- Typical home value: $338,813
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +41.5%

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#1. Davenport, FL

- Typical home value: $341,236
- 1-year price change: -5.1%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%

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