Living in Haines City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haines City · Census data 2020–2024
Haines City has 34,234 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $65,975 (12% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $288,900, the median rent is $1,224/month.
Haines City at a glance
- Population
- 34,234
- Median age
- 38State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,975State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $288,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,224/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Haines City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Haines City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haines City the median home value is $288,900, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,008 a month in housing costs.
Haines City median household income
The median household income in Haines City is $65,975 and the income per person is $29,724. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Haines City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,711
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.95
Haines City demographics
- Population
- 34,234
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 11,511
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haines City ›
Education in Haines City
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Haines City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haines City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Haines City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City | 34,234 | $65,975 | $288,900 | $1,224 |
| Davenport | 13,238 | $73,685 | $333,300 | $1,914 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,777 | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,180 |
| Grenelefe | 2,797 | $59,939 | $325,000 | $1,180 |
| Lake Alfred | 7,277 | $67,202 | $239,900 | $1,349 |
| Dundee | 5,863 | $48,668 | $247,800 | $1,628 |
| Poinciana | 75,068 | $68,015 | $290,700 | $1,965 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
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What is the median household income in Haines City, FL?
The median household income in Haines City is $65,975, 12% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Haines City?
The median home value in Haines City is $288,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Haines City?
The median gross rent in Haines City is $1,224 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Haines City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Haines City?
The median age in Haines City is 38 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Haines City?
The average commute to work in Haines City is 36 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haines City?
The unemployment rate in Haines City is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haines City?
19.7% of adults in Haines City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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