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 State:     Florida

City:       Lake Alfred

Lake Alfred is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,890 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 3,944 [1]. It is part of the Lakeland--Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city was established soon after the South Florida Railroad reached the area in 1883.  It had a number of early names, including Fargo, Chubb and Bartow Junction. The name Lake Alfred was adopted in 1913, and was taken from the nearest large lake, named for Alfred Parslow, who came to Florida in 1877 and obtained a charter to build the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railroad.

Lake Alfred has significant industry for its small size, mostly due to its location on the mainline railroad linking Miami to New York City. We are proud to be the Home of Florida Distillers, a subsidiary of Todhunter international. Their large complex produces many brand name alcohol and non-alcoholic products, which are shipped nationwide and overseas.

Also located in Lake Alfred is Grower's Fertilizer which is a manufacturer and wholesaler of agricultural fertilizer and chemical products. Our City's position between the major markets of Tampa and Orlando makes Lake Alfred a logical and economical choice for locating manufacturing and distribution facilities. In comparison to the big City Markets, Lake Alfred has ample utilities, a skilled work force, open land with correct zoning, excellent highway and railway access, and lower overhead and property prices.

Our community also experiences a significantly lower crime rate, making work and family life more enjoyable and safe. There is ample land in Lake Alfred and to the East and West, some currently zoned land for commercial/industrial, some with rail access, that is available for future growth.

On America's Bicentennial, Lake Alfred celebrated in style at Lions Park and fireworks filled the sky. As the city entered the 1990's, Lake Alfred once again experienced periodic growth in our community. Lake Alfred began to see the effects of Orlando's development in our city. Commuter residents became more prevalent and Lake Alfred developed as a popular antique shopping area within Central Florida.

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2008: $45,312 (it was $36,809 in 2000)

Lake Alfred:	$45,312
Florida:	$47,778

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,901

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $163,205 (it was $73,400 in 2000)

Lake Alfred:	$163,205
Florida:	$218,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $165,028; Detached houses: $181,525; Townhouses or other attached units: $167,791; In 2-unit structures: $121,292; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $147,981; Mobile homes: $39,394; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Lake Alfred: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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