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Lakeland South.
Lakeland South is an unincorporated community in King County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lakeland South
Lakeland South is a community of 12,869 people in Washington. The median household income is $110,735, median rent runs about $1,899 per month, and median home values are around $589,300. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Lakeland South at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
21.8%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
-4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.8% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Lakeland South: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lakeland South, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (22.7%), and 11.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
60.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lakeland South
In Lakeland South, rent runs 8% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,710
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Lakeland South and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Lakeland South, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Lakeland South: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lakeland South is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lakeland South Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute29.6 min avg
How Lakeland South residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lakeland South, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lakeland South, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
984.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by King County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Lakeland South, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Lakeland South is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Lakeland South, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Lakeland South is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lakeland South has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.9"
Annual Snowfall
5.6"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
156
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 6.03" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 4.03" |
| Mar | 55°F | 40°F | 4.38" |
| Apr | 60°F | 44°F | 3.39" |
| May | 67°F | 49°F | 2.00" |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 1.42" |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.55" |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 0.83" |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.57" |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 4.09" |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 6.50" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 6.02" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lakeland South
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lakeland South's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Federal Way
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Auburn
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Puyallup
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lakeland South
Lakeland South's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lakeland South (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,668 students · in-state tuition $5,670 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,313 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
7.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,185 students · in-state tuition $13,577 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,838 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,401 students · in-state tuition $53,096 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,109 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,594 students · in-state tuition $65,886 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,918 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lakeland South
Lakeland South has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
23 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
39 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
68 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
74 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayCities Near Lakeland South
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lakeland South?
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Lakeland South FAQ
Is Lakeland South, Washington affordable?⌄
Lakeland South's median rent is $1,899/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $110,735/year. Median home value is $589,300.
Is Lakeland South, Washington safe?⌄
Lakeland South is policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 985 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lakeland South, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Lakeland South, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lakeland South, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Lakeland South is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,899/month and median household income is $110,735/year. The median home value is $589,300. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lakeland South, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Lakeland South is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from