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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Matthew T.

Is Kissimmee a good place to live?

I'm retired and Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-de...

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Aaron J.

Moving to Kissimmee — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Kissimmee, FL and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a large city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1200-1900 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know a...

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Keith A.

What I wish I knew before living in Kissimmee

I'm a 26-year-old HR manager and The median home value here is around $273,900, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The w...

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orlandodude2024

Kissimmee vs Pittsburgh -which is better?

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Jacob C.

Best neighborhoods in Kissimmee

I'm originally from San Francisco and Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Greyson Miller

Just moved to Kissimmee, any tips?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2020. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers.

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Lucas Flores

Is Kissimmee worth it salary-wise?

So, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Kissimmee sits at 487.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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Adam C.

Moving to Kissimmee with kids -good idea?

Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene whic...

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Elizabeth Torres

Best neighborhoods to rent in Kissimmee?

Hello, Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is sur...

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Brooks Reyes

Commute times in Kissimmee -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles...

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Aaron J.

Thinking about relocating to Kissimmee from Houston

Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 79,504, Kissimmee is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Greyson Miller

Kissimmee vs Orlando -which is better?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $51,277 in Kissimmee. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $273,900, which seems abo...

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Kathryn H.

Kissimmee quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 4 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Kissimmee sits at 487.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. The median home value here is around $273,900, which seems about average. Median household income is $51,277, which fe...

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Greyson Miller

Kissimmee is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 20.6%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $273,900, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $51,277, which fe...

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Easton G.

Day-to-day life in Kissimmee, FL

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing...

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Lydia Gray

Raising a family in Kissimmee -thoughts?

Hey everyone, With a population of 79,504, Kissimmee is a smaller city. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Nolan R.

Job market in Kissimmee for tech?

Hi all, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective.

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Hannah C.

Kissimmee is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Kissimmee when talking about great places to live. With a population of 79,504, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. The weather is great — warm most of the year with an ave...

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Hannah C.

Kissimmee vs Albuquerque -which is better?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where mo...

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Jacob C.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Kissimmee?

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? There's a real sense of community ...

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Maya

Commute times in Kissimmee -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 20.6%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Silas Morgan

Kissimmee is underrated, change my mind

I've been here for 8 years and Any advice would be great. Thanks! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Easton Nguyen

Moving to Kissimmee for work -advice?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2016. With a population of 79,504, Kissimmee is a smaller city. Median household income is $51,277, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. Household incomes average around $51,277 in Kissimmee. The parks and...

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Jack

How is Kissimmee for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Houston and You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of commun...

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Claire Bailey

Moving from Indianapolis to Kissimmee next month

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,553 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. ...

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sdmind2024

Rent vs buy in Kissimmee -what makes sense?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 18 months ago and The median home value here is around $273,900, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Kissimmee sits at 487.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

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Lucas Flores

Kissimmee is underrated, change my mind

Been living here since 2024. Household incomes average around $51,277 in Kissimmee. With a population of 79,504, Kissimmee is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Kissimmee sits at 487.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

3 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
William

Raising a family in Kissimmee -thoughts?

Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so m...

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Lydia Gray

Commute times in Kissimmee -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in government and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm

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sdmind2024

Planning a move to Kissimmee -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 79,504 people. Rent is about $1,553/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $51,277 in Kissimmee. With a population of 79,504, Kissimmee is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scen...

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