At a Glance
Median Income
$63,042
$29,587 per capita
Home Value
$266,900
Zillow: $282,294
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
3,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Poinciana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poinciana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poinciana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poinciana residents earn a median household income of $63,042 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 Poinciana is $266,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,294. Median rent is $1,712/month, with 42.2% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
Poinciana reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,030/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Poinciana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poinciana has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population71,665
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,042
Per Capita$29,587
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$266,900
Rent$1,712
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$282,294
Housing Units25,941
Rent Burden42.2%
Crime
F
Violent239/100K
Property3,030/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute46 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Poinciana was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% 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.