Living in Kissimmee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kissimmee · Census data 2020–2024
Kissimmee has 81,479 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $53,758 (28% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $304,400, the median rent is $1,647/month.
Kissimmee at a glance
- Population
- 81,479
- Median age
- 36.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $53,758State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $304,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,647/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Kissimmee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Kissimmee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kissimmee the median home value is $304,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,668 a month in housing costs.
Kissimmee median household income
The median household income in Kissimmee is $53,758 and the income per person is $26,317. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Kissimmee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,926
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.96
Kissimmee demographics
- Population
- 81,479
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 27,225
- Foreign-born
- 37.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kissimmee ›
Education in Kissimmee
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Kissimmee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kissimmee
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Kissimmee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee | 81,479 | $53,758 | $304,400 | $1,647 |
| Hunters Creek | 22,819 | $99,195 | $450,100 | $2,088 |
| Campbell | 2,123 | $40,411 | $77,200 | $1,289 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 32,682 | $68,887 | $327,500 | $1,806 |
| Southchase | 13,981 | $92,431 | $388,800 | $2,016 |
| Meadow Woods | 42,852 | $82,744 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Williamsburg | 9,063 | $89,191 | $327,700 | $1,938 |
| Celebration | 13,667 | $96,242 | $635,000 | $2,020 |
| Taft | 2,730 | $55,735 | $163,000 | $1,512 |
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What is the median household income in Kissimmee, FL?
The median household income in Kissimmee is $53,758, 28% 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 Kissimmee?
The median home value in Kissimmee is $304,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Kissimmee?
The median gross rent in Kissimmee is $1,647 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is Kissimmee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Kissimmee?
The median age in Kissimmee is 36.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Kissimmee?
The average commute to work in Kissimmee is 34 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kissimmee?
The unemployment rate in Kissimmee is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kissimmee?
26.6% of adults in Kissimmee 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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