Haines City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Osceola County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
31,156 Population 1,307/sq mi density
$58,227 Median Income $28,150 per capita
$250,700 Home Value $293,072 Zillow
$1,216 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,227 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,700 home value, $1,216/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Haines City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,227
23% below
$28,150 per capita
Home Value
$250,700
11% below
Zillow: $293,072
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
5% above
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Haines City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Haines City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
89%
Rent
105%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haines City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haines City residents earn a median household income of $58,227 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,150. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haines City is $250,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,072. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Education

19.5% of adults in Haines City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haines City has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,156
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,227
Per Capita$28,150
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A
Home Value$250,700
Rent$1,216
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$293,072
Housing Units11,800
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation180 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Haines City was founded in 1885.
The median home in Haines City was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.