At a Glance
Median Income
$58,227
$28,150 per capita
Home Value
$250,700
Zillow: $295,675
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
1,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haines City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $295,675. 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.
Safety & Crime
Haines City reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,915/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population31,156
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,227
Per Capita$28,150
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$250,700
Rent$1,216
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$295,675
Housing Units11,800
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property1,915/100K
Murder3.9/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary194/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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