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Poinciana, FL

Poinciana, FL.

Population: 44,568 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Poinciana, FL is $276,046 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 96 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,908/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,046

Typical home value

-4.0%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$276,046
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
-11.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.1%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$322,649
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$278,990
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-3.5%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
249
For-sale inventory
446
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
481
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
97 days
New listings (monthly)
86

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,908/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,608/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,688/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
OSCEOLA, POLK
Schools include
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, OSCEOLA TECHNICAL COLLEGE POINCIANA CAMPUS, PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE MARION CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
218
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
339
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,840
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,586

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Southerly Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12,108 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2006
Housing built before 1970
0.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
81.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,594
Mean commute to work
42 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
235,344
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,236

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PoincianaState medianUS median
Typical home value$276,046$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market96 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,908/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,594$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Poinciana, FL?
$276,046.
What is the median sale price in Poinciana, FL?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Poinciana, FL?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in Poinciana, FL?
Typical rent: $1,908/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Poinciana, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Poinciana, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Poinciana, FL. 218 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Poinciana, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Poinciana, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Poinciana, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Poinciana, FL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Poinciana, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Poinciana, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Poinciana, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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