Exploring The Forgotten Areas of Lakeland Florida

Taking a look at Lakeland, Florida's most declining areas. Located in Polk County, it has a population of about 128k residents. Lakeland is at a growing rate of 2.2%, a poverty level of 15.6%, and a household income of about 64k. From 2007 to 2012, the area experienced a housing price drop of over 40%, leaving many homes abandoned. Some areas are making a comeback, while others are forgotten. Let's take a look at some of those.