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Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid · FL 33852
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$214K
Median Price
54/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
141 min
to Tampa, FL
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
15/100
D+Walkability
54/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Lake Placid offers solid family‑friendly amenities and affordable housing with good schools, but it’s a car‑dependent suburb with a long commute to Tampa. It’s a steady, safe choice if you’re willing to trade convenience for cost and quiet.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools rated 7/10
- ✓Affordability with median home price around $200k
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Large green spaces and low crime
Real Talk
- !Long commute (141 min) to Tampa
- !Limited walkability and transit options
- !High median age and fewer employment opportunities locally
- !Retail and dining options are sparse
- $Potential HOA or community fees
- $Higher property taxes due to Florida rates
- $Utility costs can be higher in older homes
Best For
Family-friendlyAffordable housingRetirement communityQuiet suburban life
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lake Placid, FL
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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