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Is Kissimmee a Good Place to Live? Kissimmee, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kissimmee ranks #1068 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #438 of 524 smaller cities and #65 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.4%, #79 of 468), and trails on low household income ($53,758, #487 of 524) and long commutes (33.7 min, #480 of 524).
Kissimmee by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kissimmee's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,647/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $355,971, 5% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Kissimmee | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 101.4#757 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $355,971#529 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,914/mo#662 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $304,400#540 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,647/mo#824 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.7x#982 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 36.8%#1305 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Kissimmee housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Kissimmee is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Kissimmee safe?
Kissimmee recorded 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% above the US rate of 373 and 17% above Florida's 384. That ranks #779 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #346 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kissimmee Police Department. Property crime runs 1,623 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Kissimmee | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 449#779 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,623#530 of 1,083 | 1,954 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Kissimmee?
The median household in Kissimmee earns $53,758, 30% below the US figure of $76,827 and 25% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Kissimmee | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $53,758#1173 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 20.4%#1125 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +1.4%#173 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kissimmee?
The median resident of Kissimmee is 36.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 26.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #918 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kissimmee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 26.6%#918 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 46.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kissimmee's schools and health?
Kissimmee's 13 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $10,383 spent per pupil. 42.2% of adults are obese and 15.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Kissimmee | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 91%#291 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18.3#859 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,383#1118 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 42.2%#1214 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.3%#1182 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.7%#799 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 26.7%#1279 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 11,794 students are enrolled in Kissimmee's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Kissimmee?
The average commute in Kissimmee is 33.7 minutes (Florida 24.6); 3.6% of workers take transit and 9.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kissimmee scores 12.7 of 20 (above average walkable), #374 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82°F and winters 61.7°F, with 52.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kissimmee | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.7 min#1241 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 13.3%#1185 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 65.9% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 9.5% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.7#374 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.8 | 48.3 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 74.4 | 50.7 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 77.9 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 83 | 59.7 | 2.4 |
| May | 87.4 | 65.8 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 90 | 71.8 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 91.5 | 73.5 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 74.1 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 72.8 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 84.6 | 66.2 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 78.6 | 57.3 | 2 |
| Dec | 73.5 | 51.5 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kissimmee 2.
| Measure | Kissimmee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 72.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 61.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 52.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kissimmee 2.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kissimmee?
Osceola County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Osceola County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 73% of US counties.
| Measure | Kissimmee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.2%#942 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Osceola County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Osceola County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.043% | 100% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.029% | 83% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0054% | 79% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.091% | 61% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.009% | 50% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kissimmee compare with similar-size cities?
Kissimmee is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #438 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 81,479.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #1068 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 | 33.7 min |
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #127 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 | 24.1 min |
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #85 | 68.8 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | part year | 30.1 min |
| Rancho Cordova, CAPop. 81,849 | #517 | 57.8 | $89,585 | $1,787/mo | 507 | 26.7 min |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #250 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data | 34 min |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #1113 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 | 17 min |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #22 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 | 31 min |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #414 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 | 19.9 min |
| Pharr, TXPop. 80,333 | #1197 | 45.1 | $52,814 | $1,037/mo | 214 | 21.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kissimmee compare with the rest of Florida?
Kissimmee ranks #65 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.5 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 25% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 17% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Margate, FLPop. 59,198 | … #61 | 49.3 | $62,450 | $1,750/mo | part year |
| Gainesville, FLPop. 145,702 | #62 | 48.6 | $46,195 | $1,296/mo | 634 |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #63 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | #64 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data |
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #65 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #68 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #69 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Kissimmee among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Kissimmee's score calculated?
Kissimmee scores 48.5 out of 100, #1068 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kissimmee. Similar-size median 55.5.
42.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Kissimmee's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
66.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kissimmee. Similar-size median 58.9.
34.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Kissimmee's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
49.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Kissimmee's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
64.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kissimmee. Similar-size median 56.1.
25.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Kissimmee. Similar-size median 42.4.
54.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kissimmee. Similar-size median 50.0.
38.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kissimmee's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
61.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
43.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kissimmee's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kissimmee has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kissimmee
Is Kissimmee, FL a good place to live?
Kissimmee ranks #1068 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #438 of 524 smaller cities and #65 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.4%, #79 of 468), and trails on low household income ($53,758, #487 of 524) and long commutes (33.7 min, #480 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,647/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $355,971, 5% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee recorded 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% above the US rate of 373 and 17% above Florida's 384. That ranks #779 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #346 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kissimmee Police Department. Property crime runs 1,623 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Kissimmee?
The median household in Kissimmee earns $53,758, 30% below the US figure of $76,827 and 25% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Kissimmee?
Median rent in Kissimmee is $1,647/mo (Census), #824 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,914/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 36.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kissimmee?
Zillow's typical home value in Kissimmee is $355,971, down 3.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $304,400.
How are the public schools in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee's 13 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $10,383 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Kissimmee?
The average commute is 33.7 minutes, #1241 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 13.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee averages 72.5°F over the year, 82°F in summer and 61.7°F in winter, with 52.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kissimmee walkable?
Kissimmee scores 12.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #374 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kissimmee at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Osceola County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 73% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Kissimmee?
Osceola County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee has 81,479 residents. The median resident of Kissimmee is 36.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 26.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #918 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kissimmee compare with the rest of Florida?
Kissimmee ranks #65 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.5 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 25% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 17% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Kissimmee?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kissimmee's population of 81,479 are South Jordan, UT (#127 overall), Johns Creek, GA (#85 overall), Rancho Cordova, CA (#517 overall), Silver Spring, MD (#250 overall), and Lake Charles, LA (#1113 overall). Kissimmee is #1068.