Lake Wales Real Estate
Lake Wales market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Lake Wales, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 24, 2026.
Currently for sale in Lake Wales
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Recently sold in Lake Wales
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Lake Wales
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Lake Wales's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 871
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.0:1
- District
- POLK
Commute
Real drive time from Lake Wales's center to Downtown Orlando.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Lake Wales, from Sebring Regional Airport.
ZIP codes in Lake Wales
Lake Wales real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Lake Wales right now?+
There are currently 851 active listings in Lake Wales, Florida, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Lake Wales?+
The median list price for active listings in Lake Wales is $180,000. Homes are spending an average of 164 days on market.
Is Lake Wales's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Lake Wales have fallen 6.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lake Wales?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Lake Wales are SADDLEBAG LAKE, LAKESHORE CLUB, LAKE WALES.
What schools serve Lake Wales?+
The closest public schools to Lake Wales's center are FROSTPROOF BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Lake Wales walkable?+
Lake Wales's center has a walkability score of 14 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Lake Wales?+
The typical drive from Lake Wales's center to Downtown Orlando is about 99 minutes (76.1 miles).