Lake Mary, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,195 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2044.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,659 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lake Mary grew by 6.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,407 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake Mary has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,928 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.83% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake Mary is about 49% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $533,325 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,888 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lake Mary is about 23.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,888 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake Mary spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.3 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,855 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,112 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,452 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lake Mary is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lake Mary has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake Mary has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Lake Mary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Mary, Florida.
What is the population of Lake Mary, Florida?
The population of Lake Mary, Florida is 20,195, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lake Mary, Florida?
The population density of Lake Mary, Florida is 2044.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lake Mary, Florida?
The median household income in Lake Mary, Florida is $106,928, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lake Mary, Florida?
The median home price in Lake Mary, Florida is $533,325, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Mary, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Lake Mary, Florida is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.