At a Glance
Median Income
$51,277
$25,390 per capita
Home Value
$273,900
Zillow: $355,971
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
501/100K
1,906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
13.3% smoking rate
How Kissimmee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kissimmee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kissimmee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kissimmee residents earn a median household income of $51,277 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,390. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kissimmee is $273,900 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,971. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 43.0% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Kissimmee reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,906/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Kissimmee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kissimmee has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population79,504
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,693/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born35.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,277
Per Capita$25,390
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
B+
Home Value$273,900
Rent$1,553
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$355,971
Housing Units29,496
Rent Burden43.0%
Crime
F
Violent501/100K
Property1,906/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault359/100K
Burglary264/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation75 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Kissimmee was founded in 1881.
The median home in Kissimmee was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
35.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.