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Southwest Middle School

A commuter-friendly slice of Lakeland with room to grow

166

Homes for sale

$372,450

Median list price

$211

Avg price / sqft

42

Median days on market

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The Southwest Middle School zone sits in the part of Lakeland that works for families who want space without giving up an easy drive to the coast — Downtown Tampa is about 42 minutes out, with Tampa International around 55 and Walt Disney World near 58. It's a practical, mixed community where established neighborhoods share the map with steady new construction, and where nearby high schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High and Kathleen Senior High School anchor the wider area. You'll find a handful of waterfront and pool homes mixed among more everyday listings, so the character shifts block to block.

For a buyer today, this is one of the more approachable corners of the market. There are 170 active listings with a median list price of $368,400, and 44 of those are new construction — a real choice for anyone weighing move-in-ready against something they can shape. Homes here typically go under contract in about 38 days, and you can track new listings on the live map as they hit.

Southwest Middle School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.

Quick facts

$75,000$2.8M price range

1,880 sqft median home

$40/mo median HOA

$1,399/mo median rent

536 sold in 12 months

Drive times

Downtown Tampa42 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)55 min
Walt Disney World58 min
Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)69 min

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Homes for sale in this zone

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Every active listing inside the Southwest Middle School attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Southwest Middle School market

536

Sold, last 12 months

$330,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

46 days

Median time to sell

Southwest Middle School vs Lakeland

Median list price

Southwest Middle School$372K
Lakeland Co.$340K

Price per sqft

Southwest Middle School$211
Lakeland Co.$205

Days on market

Southwest Middle School42d
Lakeland Co.33d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

2.6% yr/yr

$315K$340K$365KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

02958Jul ’24Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Southwest Middle School home

$2,499/mo

Principal & interest $1,962
Property tax $287
HOA / fees $40
Insurance (est.) $210

$372,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$40/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$1,399/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

39,902

Median age

41

Median income

$73,659

Median home value

$259,290

Beyond the listings

Living in Southwest Middle School

Relationships

Top 20% in the U.S.

Networking

Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.

Appearance oriented

Top 21% in the U.S.

All About Hair

Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.

Food & Drink

Top 22% in the U.S.

Fueling for Fitness

A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.

Relationships

Top 24% in the U.S.

Connected Motherhood

Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.

Attitudes

Top 24% in the U.S.

Volunteering & Giving

Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.

Appearance oriented

Body Art

Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.

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