Polk City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,884 Population 639/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $34,505 per capita
$287,600 Home Value $262,619 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$287,600 home value, $986/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Polk City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,333
11% above
$34,505 per capita
Home Value
$287,600
2% above
Zillow: $262,619
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
35.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Polk City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
102%
Rent
85%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Polk City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Polk City residents earn a median household income of $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,505. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Polk City is $287,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,619. Median rent is $986/month, with 35.1% 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 2001.

Education

20.0% of adults in Polk City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Polk 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

Population2,884
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density639/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$34,505
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$287,600
Rent$986
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$262,619
Housing Units1,205
Rent Burden35.1%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation148 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Polk City was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.