Lime Street, Lakeland

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Lime Street is a semi-rural neighborhood in Lakeland characterized by its standard suburban aesthetic and high walkability. Residents benefit from excellent air quality and pet-friendly paths, though the area experiences frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and major thoroughfares.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyHighly WalkableSimple Suburban AestheticPet Friendly SpacesSemi-Rural SettingSteady Local ActivityHigh Noise LevelsClean AirMinimal Industrial PresenceHigh Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeDiverse Age GroupsUncertain Flood Risk
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About Lime Street

Lime Street offers a semi-rural atmosphere defined by open land and woodlands, providing a residential environment that balances privacy with steady local activity. The neighborhood features a standard suburban aesthetic with tidy yards and uniform housing. Residents have access to a variety of local dining and independent retail options, while the proximity to Lake Bonny Park provides convenient opportunities for outdoor recreation. According to iHuus data, the area is notably walkable, making it easy for pedestrians to navigate the local streets safely.

While the area offers clean air and excellent pet-friendly spaces, prospective residents should be aware of the consistent noise levels originating from nearby railroad tracks and major roads. The demographic is diverse, spanning various age groups, and the community benefits from high rates of health insurance coverage. Families in the area fall under the Polk County School District, where educational success often depends on navigating a competitive school choice lottery to access specialized magnet and charter programs.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Neighboring properties feature mixed spacing with some buffer between homes. According to iHuus data, this level of separation provides more privacy than the average area in Lakeland.

Ranked #3 in Lakeland →
Walkability
Score: 7 out of 10

Pedestrian travel is facilitated by sidewalks on one side of the street and safe crossings. This level of walkability is significantly higher than the average for Lakeland.

Ranked #21 in Lakeland →
Visual Appeal
Score: 6 out of 10

Standard tract housing characterizes this area, featuring tidy yards and uniform rooflines. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is more varied than the typical Lakeland neighborhood.

Ranked #20 in Lakeland →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 8 out of 10

Abundant connected green spaces and wide, traffic-safe paths make this area significantly more accommodating for dog owners than the Lakeland average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood provides a secure environment for walking pets away from busy roads.

Ranked #7 in Lakeland →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Frequent open land and scattered homes among woodlands characterize this area, mirroring the typical landscape found across Lakeland.

Ranked #23 in Lakeland →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 4.4 out of 10

A notable amount of activity characterizes this area, offering significantly more local engagement than the typical Lakeland neighborhood. Residents can access a mix of dining and independent retail options, as well as quiet paths near Lake Bonny Park.

Ranked #23 in Lakeland →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 1.7 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and major thoroughfares characterizes this area. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in Lime Street is notably lower than the Lakeland average.

Ranked #46 in Lakeland →
Air Quality
Score: 9.5 out of 10

Air quality in this area is excellent and remains significantly cleaner than the Lakeland average. Residents can expect very low levels of pollutants and minimal health concerns according to iHuus data.

Ranked #28 in Lakeland →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 8 out of 10

Light commercial uses like restaurants and printing services are the only nearby businesses, meaning there is significantly less heavy industry than found in the rest of Lakeland. According to iHuus data, the area remains primarily residential and free from industrial-scale operations.

Ranked #10 in Lakeland →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 6.7 out of 10

Health insurance access among residents is notably higher than the Lakeland average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #23 in Lakeland →
Ideological Lean
Score: 3.1 out of 10

Political leanings in this area trend more conservative than the Lakeland average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood contains a solid conservative majority with a modest presence of opposing viewpoints.

Ranked #35 in Lakeland →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.8 out of 10

Residents will find a balanced demographic ranging from young professionals to older adults, representing a more varied age distribution than the Lakeland average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #33 in Lakeland →
Flood Safety
Score: 4.8 out of 10

Flood risk in this area remains undetermined because FEMA has not yet finalized a detailed study for the neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the safety level regarding flooding is slightly lower than the Lakeland average.

Ranked #42 in Lakeland →

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Walkabilityavg 5.03
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Acoustic Comfortavg 3.5
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Privacy Indexavg 5.3
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Visual Appealavg 5.07
Score: 6 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 5.42
Score: 8 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.53
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 2.18
Score: 4.4 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.4
Score: 6.7 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 7.09
Score: 9.5 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 5.58
Score: 8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 5.2
Score: 4.8 out of 10
Score: 7.7 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 2.17
Score: 3.1 out of 10
Score: 2.9 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.38
Score: 4.8 out of 10
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Lime Street

Polk County School District
Grades K–12163 schoolsRatings 1–10/10
5/10
Davenport School Of The ArtsElementary
10/10
Frank E. Brigham AcademyElementary
10/10
Mckeel Academy Of TechnologyHigh
10/10
Mckeel Academy CentralElementary
10/10
Polk State College Collegiate High SchoolHigh
10/10
Highlands Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate HighHigh
10/10
Magnolia Montessori AcademyElementary
10/10
Cleveland Court Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Lincoln Avenue AcademyElementary
10/10
Union AcademyMiddle
10/10
Valleyview Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Lawton Chiles Middle AcademyMiddle
10/10
Lakeland Montessori School HouseElementary
10/10
Berkley AcceleratedMiddle
10/10
Ridgeview Global Studies AcademyOther
10/10
Berkley Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
South Mckeel AcademyElementary
10/10
Rochelle School Of The ArtsElementary
8/10
Jewett Middle Academy MagnetMiddle
7/10
Winston Academy Of EngineeringElementary
7/10
Hartridge AcademyElementary
7/10
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High SchoHigh
7/10
Jewett School Of The ArtsElementary
6/10
Alturas Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
Lakeland Highlands Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Bok AcademyMiddle
6/10
Mater Academy Davenport Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Dale R Fair Babson Park ElementaryElementary
6/10
Dundee Elementary AcademyElementary
6/10
Dundee Ridge Middle AcademyMiddle
6/10
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Combee Academy Of Design And EngineeringElementary
5/10
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High SchoolHigh
5/10
Bartow Elementary AcademyElementary
5/10
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary
5/10
James E. Stephens AcademyElementary
5/10
George W. Jenkins Senior HighHigh
5/10
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary SchoolElementary
5/10
Lakeland Senior High SchoolHigh
5/10
Southwest Elementary SchoolElementary
5/10
Lake Wales Senior High SchoolHigh
5/10
Clarence Boswell Elementary SchoolElementary
5/10
Discovery Academy Of Lake AlfredMiddle
5/10
Mater Academy DavenportElementary
5/10
Bethune AcademyElementary
4/10
Winter Haven Senior High SchoolHigh
4/10
John Snively ElementaryElementary
4/10
Frostproof Middle/Senior HighHigh
4/10
Socrum Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Chain Of Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Laurel Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Cypress Junction MontessoriElementary
4/10
Carlton Palmore Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Oscar J. Pope Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Scott Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Lake Alfred Polytech AcademyMiddle
4/10
Navigator Academy Of Leadership DavenportElementary
4/10
Southwest Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Shelley S. Boone Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Elbert Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lake Alfred Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Wahneta Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lena Vista Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Auburndale Central Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Walter Caldwell Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Bartow Senior High SchoolHigh
3/10
Bartow Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Floral Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Highland City Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Mulberry Senior High SchoolHigh
3/10
Purcell Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Mulberry Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Griffin Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Spook Hill Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Janie Howard Wilson SchoolElementary
3/10
Lake Gibson Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Haines City Senior High SchoolHigh
3/10
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Wendell Watson Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Sleepy Hill Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Spessard L Holland ElementaryElementary
3/10
Horizons Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Citrus Ridge A Civics AcademyElementary
3/10
Discovery High SchoolHigh
3/10
Davenport ElementaryElementary
3/10
Willow Oak SchoolElementary
3/10
Mi Escuela MontessoriElementary
3/10
Bridgeprep Academy Of PolkElementary
3/10
Loughman Oaks Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Medulla Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Eastside Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Denison Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Inwood Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lake Shipp Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Polk City Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Kathleen Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Edgar L. Padgett ElementaryElementary
3/10
Garden Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lake Gibson Senior High SchoolHigh
3/10
Sleepy Hill Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Rosabelle W. Blake AcademyElementary
3/10
Ridge Community High SchoolHigh
3/10
Pinewood Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Lake Marion Creek Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Tenoroc High SchoolHigh
3/10
Polk Full Time EschoolOther
3/10
Davenport High SchoolHigh
3/10
Edward W Bok Academy NorthMiddle
3/10
Bella CittaElementary
3/10
James W. Sikes Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Philip O'brien Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
North Lakeland Elementary School Of ChoiceElementary
1/10
Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle
1/10
Kathleen Senior High SchoolHigh
1/10
Kathleen Middle SchoolMiddle
1/10
Jesse Keen Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Mclaughlin Academy Of ExcellenceSecondary
1/10
Crystal Lake Middle SchoolMiddle
1/10
Jere L. Stambaugh MiddleMiddle
1/10
Sandhill Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Polk Virtual Instruction ProgramOther
1/10
South Pointe ElementaryElementary
1/10
Crystal Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Dixieland Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Alta Vista Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Fred G. Garner AcademyElementary
1/10
Auburndale Senior High SchoolHigh
1/10
Polk Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Eagle Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Lake Region High SchoolHigh
1/10
Palmetto Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Karen M. Siegel AcademyOther
Not rated
Doris A. Sanders Learning CenterOther
Not rated
Ridge Teen Parent ProgramHigh
Not rated
Don E Woods Opportunity CenterHigh
Not rated
Achievement AcademyPrekindergarten
Not rated
Hospital HomeboundOther
Not rated
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention CenterOther
Not rated
Ridge Technical AcademyHigh
Not rated
Gibbons Street Pk CenterPrekindergarten
Not rated
Language & Literacy Academy For LearningOther
Not rated
Rcma Mulberry Community AcademyElementary
Not rated
Jean O'dell Learning CenterOther
Not rated
Roosevelt AcademyHigh
Not rated
Gause Academy Of LeadershipHigh
Not rated
Bill Duncan Opportunity CenterHigh
Not rated
Compass Middle Charter SchoolMiddle
Not rated
Polk County Sheriff's Central CenterHigh
Not rated
Polk Virtual FranchiseHigh
Not rated
Victory Ridge AcademyOther
Not rated
Transition SchoolHigh
Not rated
New Beginnings High SchoolHigh
Not rated
Fresh Start Community SchoolHigh
Not rated
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)Other
Not rated
Polk Grad AcademyHigh
Not rated
Maynard A Traviss Technical AcademyHigh
Not rated
Haines City Headstart CenterPrekindergarten
Not rated
Pace Center For GirlsHigh
Not rated
Winter Haven Head StartPrekindergarten
Not rated

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lime Street a walkable neighborhood?
Yes, the area is highly walkable. Sidewalks are present on one side of the street and safe crossings are available, making it easier to navigate on foot than many other parts of the city.
What are the noise levels like in Lime Street?
The neighborhood experiences high noise levels due to its proximity to major thoroughfares and active railroad tracks. Residents should anticipate frequent sounds from these transportation corridors.
Is the neighborhood good for dog owners?
According to iHuus data, the area is very pet-friendly. It features abundant connected green spaces and wide, traffic-safe paths that provide a secure environment for walking pets away from busy roads.
What is the school situation for families in this area?
Families are served by the Polk County School District. While the district offers elite magnet and charter programs, residents often need to participate in a competitive school choice lottery to secure placements in top-performing schools.

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