1501 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland
Polk County Real Estate - Mulberry
Mulberry is in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 3,817. Mulberry is approximately 30 miles from Tampa (population 335,709) and around 19 miles from Brandon (population 103,483).
The median age for residents of Mulberry is 44.3. Around 28.1% of Mulberry households include school aged children and 43.2% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 79.5% of the Mulberry population are White, 14.6% are Black or African American, .2% American Indian, .4% Asian and 1.7% are Two or more Races.
There are 1,914 housing units in Mulberry. 345 (18%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Mulberry is a tourist destination, 31% (107) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 494 residential rental units in Mulberry. 429 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 13%.
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Polk County
Polk County is part of the Tampa Bay region of Florida along with Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. It is located inland, to the east of Hillsborough County and Tampa. The county is the geographic center of Florida?s population. Polk County is between the two large metropolitan areas of Tampa and Orlando, which accounts for its rapid population growth rate. Despite the positive growth, unemployment rates are historically lower in Polk County than anywhere else in the state. It has a population in excess of 600,000 and 17 incorporated municipalities.
Polk County's economy revolves around the industries of phosphate mining, agriculture, and tourism. Major private sector employers are Publix Supermarkets, Wal-Mart, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Winter Haven Hospital, and GEICO. The largest public sector employers are Polk County School Board, Polk County Government, Florida State Government, and City of Lakeland. Though the economy depends less on tourism than in other parts of the state, the building of LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven has increased tourism and boosted the economy.
Of all Florida counties, Polk has the 2nd most farmland in the state. Like other areas in the central part of the state, Polk has numerous citrus groves.
A mining and railroad town, Lakeland has steadily grown since its 1885 incorporation. Home to around 100,000 people, Lakeland is the headquarters for Saddle Creek Logistics and Fortune 500 supermarket chain Publix. Lakeland also hosts Florida Polytechnic University, Southeastern University, Florida Southern College, and campuses of Polk State College and Webster University.
Neighboring Properties
| Address | Type | Sq Ft | Class | |
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| 1341 Shepperd Rd | Single Family | 1,256 | B |
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| 6930 Taylor Rd | Single Family | 2,964 | B |
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| 1333 Shepherd Rd | Store, one story | 1,895 | B |
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| 1325 Shepherd Rd | Single Family | 1,397 | B |
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Local Household Income
The median household income in this part of Florida is $65,702. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $22,137 per year. The top 10% earn more than $151,965 per year. The top 1% earn more than $427,118 per year. Most renters earn between $28,020 (20th percentile) and $49,224 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $131,404 and $164,255.
Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates
Local Rents
The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $894. Most renters earn between $2,335 and $4,102 per month. They typically spend 32% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $690 (20th percentile) to $1,167 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 7%.
Nearby Companies
1501 Shepherd Rd