Haines City, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
31,156 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,227 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$250,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$975 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 60
Feb 3 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 6 0 81
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 68
Dec 3 0 62

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Eastside Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Bethune Academy
<1 miles, N · 4.1star
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Colleges

Ridge Technical College
3 miles, SW · 1star
Polk State College
8 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Adventhealth Heart of Florida
5 miles, N · 2.3star
Winter Haven Hospital
9 miles, W · 1.4star
Poinciana Medical Center
9 miles, E · 2.3star
Adventhealth Lake Wales
15 miles, S · 1.4star
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Airports

Orlando International Airport
29 miles, NE · 4.6star
Tampa International Airport
57 miles, W · 3.7star
Melbourne International Airport
59 miles, SE · 1star
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