The Town FilesPoinciana, Florida
Community in Polk County · population 69,309 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $290,700
- Household income
- $68,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 48° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.5
Poinciana is a community of 69,309 people in Polk County, Florida. The median home is worth $290,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 81% of Florida towns, better for families than 71% of Florida towns.
How Poinciana ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Poinciana is worth $290,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $68,015, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,965 a month. 77.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Poinciana | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $290,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,965 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $68,015 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.7% | — |
Who lives in Poinciana
| People | Poinciana | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 46.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Poinciana
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 48.3°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poinciana since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 33 deaths and 614 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 15, 2022.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 260,590 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,697 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Poinciana itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Poinciana
3 public schools with 2,560 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,049 | 17.5 |
| LAKE MARION CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,038 | 24.7 |
| PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 473 | 16.3 |
Towns near Poinciana
- Haines City, FL8.4 mi · 26,669 people · home $288,900
- Davenport, FL8.5 mi · 9,043 people · home $333,300
- Campbell, FL9.9 mi · 2,610 people · home $77,200
- Loughman, FL9.9 mi · 5,417 people · home $336,000
- Dundee, FL10.2 mi · 5,235 people · home $247,800
- Kissimmee, FL13.3 mi · 79,226 people · home $304,400
- Celebration, FL13.9 mi · 11,178 people · home $635,000
- St. Cloud, FL14.5 mi · 58,964 people · home $356,200
Poinciana questions
Is Poinciana, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Poinciana scores better for retirees than 21% of Florida towns and quieter than 37%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Poinciana?
The median owner-occupied home in Poinciana is valued at $290,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,015, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,965 a month.
What is the weather like in Poinciana?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 48.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Poinciana get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poinciana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)