Winter Haven, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Osceola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
52,846
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$59,604
Median Income
$30,101 per capita
$248,200
Home Value
$272,484 Zillow
$1,200
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
235
Violent Crime/100K
1,551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,604 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,200/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$248,200
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22,180
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$248,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$272,484
Redfin Median Sale
$289,230
Median Sale Price
$289,230
Median List Price
$298,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.3%
Owner-Occupied
37.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$1,200/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,768/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$289,230
Median Days on Market
86 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
81
Price Drops
34.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Active Inventory
461
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $248,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,484 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $289,230 |
| Median Sale Price | $289,230 |
| Median List Price | $298,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,200 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,768 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 34.3% |
| Homes Sold | 81 |
| Active Inventory | 461 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,180 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 35.6% |