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Is Poinciana a Good Place to Live? Poinciana, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Poinciana ranks #1281 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #514 of 524 smaller cities and #78 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (46.8 min, #524 of 524) and high rents ($1,965/mo, #401 of 524).
Poinciana by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Poinciana's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Poinciana: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Poinciana safe?
What is the cost of living in Poinciana?
Poinciana's cost of living index is 97.1, 3% below the US level of 100 and #552 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,965/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $279,614, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Poinciana | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 97.1#552 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $279,614#319 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 | $1,909/mo#660 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $290,700#504 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,965/mo#1081 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.3x#667 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 34.7%#1298 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.
Poinciana 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. Poinciana is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Poinciana safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Poinciana alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Poinciana crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Poinciana?
The median household in Poinciana earns $68,015, 11% below the US figure of $76,827 and 5% below Florida ($71,516). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poinciana | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $68,015#857 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 14.9%#858 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
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 Poinciana?
The median resident of Poinciana is 39.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1089 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Poinciana | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 22.1%#1089 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 77.2% | 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 Poinciana's schools and health?
Poinciana's 3 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.5 students per teacher and $11,747 spent per pupil. 41.5% of adults are obese and 15.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Poinciana | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 19.5#924 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,747#985 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 41.5%#1185 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.9%#1211 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.6%#541 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 24.6%#1267 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. 2,560 students are enrolled in Poinciana's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Poinciana?
The average commute in Poinciana is 46.8 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.5% of workers take transit and 12.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Poinciana scores 7.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1122 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 | Poinciana | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 46.8 min#1312 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 34%#1312 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73.9% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.7#1122 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 | Poinciana | 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 Poinciana?
Polk County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 96% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Polk County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
| Measure | Poinciana | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 34#119 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#857 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 Polk County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Polk County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.019% | 98% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.074% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0051% | 78% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0055% | 39% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.057% | 19% 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 Poinciana compare with similar-size cities?
Poinciana is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #514 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 75,068.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #1281 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data | 46.8 min |
| Iowa City, IAPop. 75,752 | #437 | 59.3 | $58,546 | $1,094/mo | 257 | 17.3 min |
| Bismarck, NDPop. 75,556 | #310 | 61.8 | $78,387 | $999/mo | 241 | 15.6 min |
| Apple Valley, CAPop. 75,473 | #1260 | 41.4 | $69,882 | $1,444/mo | 485 | 41.1 min |
| Bowling Green, KYPop. 75,388 | #954 | 50.8 | $48,873 | $998/mo | 187 | 17.8 min |
| Rock Hill, SCPop. 75,259 | #989 | 50.3 | $68,771 | $1,341/mo | 394 | 25 min |
| Ellicott City, MDPop. 75,257 | #14 | 74.3 | $156,964 | $2,061/mo | no data | 28.2 min |
| Appleton, WIPop. 75,023 | #256 | 63.0 | $80,483 | $1,030/mo | 189 | 19.3 min |
| Lakeville, MNPop. 74,354 | #44 | 70.9 | $139,041 | $1,806/mo | 92 | 23.6 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 Poinciana compare with the rest of Florida?
Poinciana ranks #78 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 5% below the Florida median. Homes are 26% 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 |
| Fountainebleau, FLPop. 55,665 | … #74 | 46.0 | $64,908 | $2,094/mo | no data |
| Spring Hill, FLPop. 119,983 | #75 | 45.6 | $68,432 | $1,440/mo | no data |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #76 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #77 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year |
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #78 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data |
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #79 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data |
| Pine Hills, FLPop. 80,105 | #80 | 39.0 | $58,673 | $1,542/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Poinciana among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Poinciana's score calculated?
Poinciana scores 39.4 out of 100, #1281 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are 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, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Poinciana. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
28.7 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Poinciana. Similar-size median 58.9.
36.3 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Poinciana's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
45.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Poinciana's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.5 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Poinciana. Similar-size median 56.1.
42.3 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Poinciana. Similar-size median 50.0.
16.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Poinciana's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
35.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
52.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Poinciana alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Poinciana.
— - 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: Poinciana'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 Poinciana 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 Poinciana
Is Poinciana, FL a good place to live?
Poinciana ranks #1281 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #514 of 524 smaller cities and #78 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (46.8 min, #524 of 524) and high rents ($1,965/mo, #401 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Poinciana?
Poinciana's cost of living index is 97.1, 3% below the US level of 100 and #552 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,965/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $279,614, 26% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Poinciana safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Poinciana alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Poinciana crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Poinciana?
The median household in Poinciana earns $68,015, 11% below the US figure of $76,827 and 5% below Florida ($71,516). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Poinciana?
Median rent in Poinciana is $1,965/mo (Census), #1081 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,909/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 34.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Poinciana?
Zillow's typical home value in Poinciana is $279,614, down 4.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $290,700.
How are the public schools in Poinciana?
Poinciana's 3 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 19.5 students per teacher and $11,747 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Poinciana?
The average commute is 46.8 minutes, #1312 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 34% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Poinciana?
Poinciana 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 Poinciana walkable?
Poinciana scores 7.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1122 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 Poinciana at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Polk County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Poinciana?
Polk County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 96% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Poinciana?
Poinciana has 75,068 residents. The median resident of Poinciana is 39.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1089 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Poinciana compare with the rest of Florida?
Poinciana ranks #78 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 39.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 5% below the Florida median. Homes are 26% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Poinciana?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Poinciana's population of 75,068 are Iowa City, IA (#437 overall), Bismarck, ND (#310 overall), Apple Valley, CA (#1260 overall), Bowling Green, KY (#954 overall), and Rock Hill, SC (#989 overall). Poinciana is #1281.