Why you should make Lakeland your forever home.

2. You’re already
Whether you are a recent grad from a college
in Lakeland, a young professional building
your career, or a family brought here by a
job…it’s time to make Lakeland not just a
place you live, but your forever home.
You’re settled in. You already know where
you like to buy your groceries, meet a friend
for coffee or go out to get a delicious meal.
Though you’ve established your favorite
places over the last few months or years,
there’s still plenty more to explore! Lakeland
is adding new businesses, restaurants and
shops every year. Stay for awhile.

3. Your personal and professional
experiences have helped you connect
with all the right people and businesses
to make your future successful.
Capitalize on the connections you’ve
made during you’re your time here by
living in the very heart of where you
created them!
There is no limit to the amount of
genuine relationships you can make
once you’ve established yourself in
Lakeland. In this growing city of
106,420 people, you’re sure to connect
with the many friendly folks who live
and work here.
Perks of living in a BIG small town?

4. As one of the ten most
affordable cities for home
buying, Lakeland enables
young people to become
homeowners soon after
wrapping up their college
years.
Its location is what makes
Lakeland so appealing.
Situated between Orlando
and Tampa, Lakeland’s
location gives its residents an
easy drive to many
attractions that others travel
far and wide to visit. The
freedom to reach all that
Central Florida has to offer
opens up a world of
adventure to explore!
Cost of housing in
Lakeland is 28%
LOWER than the
national average.
Cost of goods &
services in Lakeland is
8% LOWER than the
national average.
Cost of living in
Lakeland is 9%
LOWER than the
Florida average.
Cost of living in
Lakeland is 10%
LOWER than the
national average.

5. You’re in
the
of it
all
As a young adult, active family, or
new retiree in Lakeland, you have
the best of both worlds. Go East,
and you can make a quick drive to
theme park heaven. Go West, and
you can find gorgeous beaches and
fun festivals. And lucky for you,
there's plenty to do right where you
are! There is an abundance of
restaurants, boutiques, and
beautiful parks filled with nature to
explore right in your own backyard.
Tropical weather permits fun year-round