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Living in Haines City, FL
Explore Haines City and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Haines City at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population34,234
Median Household Income$65,975
Median Home Value$288,900
Median Gross Rent$1,224
Median Age38.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home10.4%
Homeownership71.0%
Housing Vacancy16.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Haines City is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Haines City and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Haines City
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$288,900
Median Gross Rent$1,224
Homeownership71.0%
Housing Vacancy16.0%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Haines City, FL
Median Household Income$65,975
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home10.4%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Haines City and how households are structured
Population34,234
Median Age38.0
Average Household Size3.0
Haines City is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Haines City
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Haines City point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.9°F
Average Winter Low51.9°F
Annual Rainfall53.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Haines City
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Haines City is located in Polk County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Polk County.
County Intelligence
Haines City & Polk County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Haines City is located in Polk County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Haines City.
Current NarrowTheList data for Haines City shows a population of about 34,234. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Polk County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Haines City.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.