Living in Poinciana, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poinciana · Census data 2020–2024
Poinciana has 75,068 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $68,015 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $290,700, the median rent is $1,965/month.
Poinciana at a glance
- Population
- 75,068
- Median age
- 39.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $68,015State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $290,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,965/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Poinciana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Poinciana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poinciana the median home value is $290,700, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,965 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,588 a month in housing costs.
Poinciana median household income
The median household income in Poinciana is $68,015 and the income per person is $32,274. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Poinciana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,586
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.05
Poinciana demographics
- Population
- 75,068
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 24,626
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poinciana ›
Education in Poinciana
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Poinciana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poinciana
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Poinciana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana | 75,068 | $68,015 | $290,700 | $1,965 |
| Grenelefe | 2,797 | $59,939 | $325,000 | $1,180 |
| Davenport | 13,238 | $73,685 | $333,300 | $1,914 |
| Haines City | 34,234 | $65,975 | $288,900 | $1,224 |
| Campbell | 2,123 | $40,411 | $77,200 | $1,289 |
| Loughman | 7,591 | $66,273 | $336,000 | $1,898 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,777 | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,180 |
| Dundee | 5,863 | $48,668 | $247,800 | $1,628 |
| Kissimmee | 81,479 | $53,758 | $304,400 | $1,647 |
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What is the median household income in Poinciana, FL?
The median household income in Poinciana is $68,015, 9% 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 Poinciana?
The median home value in Poinciana is $290,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Poinciana?
The median gross rent in Poinciana is $1,965 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Poinciana, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Poinciana?
The median age in Poinciana is 39.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Poinciana?
The average commute to work in Poinciana is 47 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poinciana?
The unemployment rate in Poinciana is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poinciana?
22.1% of adults in Poinciana 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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