Poinciana, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
71,665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,428 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 3 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 8 0 83
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 6 0 81
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 3 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, FL State Senate District 12, FL State House District 48, FL
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Schools

Palmetto Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
New Dimensions High School
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ridge Technical College
11 miles, W • 1 star
Johnson University Florida
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Osceola Technical College
15 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Poinciana Medical Center
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
11 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Osceola Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St Cloud Regional Medical Center
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Orlando International Airport
24 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
48 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Melbourne International Airport
51 miles, SE • 1 star
Tampa International Airport
65 miles, W • 3.7 star
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