Lake Wales property tax, in one number.
The typical Lake Wales homeowner pays $2,171 a year on a $239,300 home. That's above the Polk County rate (0.73%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxLake Wales at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Lake Wales's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,224, versus $2,103 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.9% of the median household income of $56,347.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Polk County
Lake Wales compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales | $2,171 | $239,300 | 0.91% |
| Polk County | $1,933 | $266,500 | 0.73% |
| Florida | $2,730 | $359,000 | 0.76% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Polk County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Polk County0.73% · $1,933
- Haines City1.09% · $3,153
- Davenport1.04% · $3,457
- Winter Haven0.83% · $2,247
- Four Corners0.79% · $2,796
- Poinciana0.76% · $2,219
- Lakeland0.73% · $1,819
- Highland City0.72% · $2,485
- Lakeland Highlands0.71% · $2,748
- Medulla0.68% · $2,188
- Cypress Gardens0.65% · $1,860
- Fuller Heights0.65% · $1,819
- Auburndale0.63% · $1,865
- Hardee County0.82% · $1,264
- Hillsborough County0.81% · $3,010
- Sumter County0.78% · $3,014
- Manatee County0.78% · $3,047
- Orange County0.76% · $2,967
- Osceola County0.76% · $2,700
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Lake Wales?
The effective rate is about 0.91%. The median homeowner pays $2,171 a year on a home worth a median $239,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Lake Wales?
About $2,275 a year, or roughly $190 a month, at Lake Wales's average effective rate of 0.91%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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