Poinciana is a highly rated neighborhood to call home.
There are many waterfront home buying opportunities in Poinciana.
A typical midsized, spanish style home in Poinciana.
Poinciana is surrounded by lush green trees and many lakes.
Poinciana golfers need not go far with Stonegate Golf Club around the corner.

Poinciana, FL

Area Guide

A growing community in the heart of Central Florida

Suburban Rural Affordable

Nestled between Orlando and Lakeland, Poinciana is a growing suburban community covered in natural beauty. Poinciana is predominantly residential, providing residents with a broad range of houses available for rent in a laidback locale.

Poinciana’s lush greenery and regular sightings of native wildlife contribute to the community’s secluded feel. However, Poinciana is just a short drive from renowned attractions such as Walt Disney World, Old Town Kissimmee, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, and Wild Florida Airboats and Gator Park.

There are plenty of options for outdoor recreation as well, including destinations like Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Commuting and traveling from Poinciana is simple with convenience to U.S. 17, I-4, SunRail, and Orlando International Airport.

Explore the City

A typical midsized, spanish style home in Poinciana.

Poinciana is surrounded by lush green trees and many lakes.

Poinciana golfers need not go far with Stonegate Golf Club around the corner.

Isles Bellalago or the gated Orange Branch Bay offers resort-style townhomes in Poinciana.

Disney Wilderness Preserve is a hidden gem in Poinciana.

Solivita Village is always full of activities and golf carts.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$55,710

Average: $69,571

Education

19,478

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

35,848

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Poinciana has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Laurel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,056 Students

Palmetto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

547 Students

Lake Marion Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,033 Students

Points of Interest

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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.