Lakewood Ranch
A master-planned community spanning over 31,000 acres of villages, parks and trails east of I-75.
- Population
- 43,945
- Median price
- $629,657▲ 6.7% y/y
- Median income
- $122,925
- Median age
- 53.5 years
- Commute
- ~20–30 min
Median price: Redfin, all home types, June 2026 — except Sarasota County, which is single-family, July 2026, from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee. Population, income and age: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 five-year estimates. Markets move — ask me for this week's numbers.
School information is deliberately not rated here — look up any school's official grade yourself at the Florida Department of Education's report cards, edudata.fldoe.org.
A planned community
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community known for its lush green spaces and packed events calendar. Spanning over 31,000 acres, it features expansive parks, extensive hiking and biking trails, and shops and restaurants clustered around its town centers.
Housing
Housing options range from townhomes to estates. Residents enjoy a vibrant Main Street filled with restaurants, boutique shops, and a lively social scene.
Getting around
Nestled east of I-75, Lakewood Ranch offers sports fields, community pools, and easy access to the beaches — a commute of roughly 20 to 30 minutes to the coast.
The draw
Year-round events fill the calendar at Main Street and Waterside Place, and outdoor life is part of the daily rhythm — trails, community pools, and parks sit minutes from any front door.
Popular neighborhoods
- Country Club East
- Summerfield
- Waterside
What it costs to run
Most Lakewood Ranch addresses carry annual district assessments on the property-tax bill — the community was built and is maintained by Community Development Districts and the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, and the assessment varies by village. Before you budget for a home here, read the Lakewood Ranch CDD fees guide — it names each district and what it actually charges.