Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Haines City
Haines City, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,094
Population
39,759
Renter Mix
31% Rent
The Heart of Florida welcomes you
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Located in the self-proclaimed “Heart of Florida,” Haines City offers residents all the comforts of small-town living within close proximity to Greater Orlando’s many attractions. Haines City is home to a welcoming, diverse community brought together by an array of year-round events, including Chili on the Ridge, Relay for Life, Haines City Farmers Market, and the signature Thunder on the Ridge, the largest fireworks show in Polk County.
Residents also enjoy congregating at Lake Eva Community Park, which boasts playgrounds, trails, athletic fields and courts, and an aquatic center. A wide variety of restaurants and shops are strewn along U.S. Route 27, the city’s main commercial thoroughfare. Haines City’s many affordable apartments and houses are available for rent along peaceful tree-lined streets. Downtown Orlando and Tampa are each roughly an hour’s drive away from Haines City, affording residents ample options for work and leisure.
Explore the City
Enjoy some fresh air out in downtown Haines City at Railroad Park.
A notable feature of Balmoral Resort in Haines City is its stunning water park.
Water front homes are a favorite when they hit the market and usually are quickly bought up.
Looking for a way to vacation without the hassle of driving? Take a trip on the local Amtrak.
Downtown Haines City offers many eclectic shops and dinging options.
Balmoral Resort in Haines City offers a great community with management and a water park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,349
Average: $69,150
Education
8,198
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,587
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haines City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Haines City, FL is $1,094 for one bedroom, $882 for two bedrooms, and $802 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haines City has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,094/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,149/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Condo
$996/month
797 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,963/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haines City, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
428 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
769 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
991 Students
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,403 Students
Haines City Senior High School
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,700 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Street Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Orlando International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.