The Town FilesLakeland South, Washington
Community in King County · population 13,169 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $589,300
- Household income
- $110,735
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 37.4
Lakeland South is a community of 13,169 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $589,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better transit than 86% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Washington towns, more walkable than 76% of Washington towns.
How Lakeland South ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lakeland South is worth $589,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $110,735, which is more affordable than 52% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,899 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lakeland South | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $589,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,899 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $110,735 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Lakeland South
| People | Lakeland South | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in Lakeland South
July highs average 76.8°F and January lows 37.4°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeland South since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 6, 2009 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 6, 2009.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lakeland South itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Lakeland South
- Algona, WA1.7 mi · 3,290 people · home $441,500
- Pacific, WA1.8 mi · 7,235 people · home $489,100
- Milton, WA2.3 mi · 8,697 people · home $539,700
- Edgewood, WA3.0 mi · 12,327 people · home $712,000
- Federal Way, WA3.5 mi · 101,030 people · home $552,800
- Auburn, WA4.0 mi · 87,256 people · home $547,900
- Sumner, WA4.1 mi · 10,621 people · home $519,900
- Lakeland North, WA4.2 mi · 13,663 people · home $557,000
Lakeland South questions
Is Lakeland South, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lakeland South scores better for retirees than 13% of Washington towns and quieter than 31%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Lakeland South?
The median owner-occupied home in Lakeland South is valued at $589,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,735, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,899 a month.
What is the weather like in Lakeland South?
July highs average 76.8°F and January lows 37.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 6.7 inches of snow.
Does Lakeland South get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lakeland South since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 6, 2009. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)