Haines City, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Haines City is a Florida city with a population of approximately 37,272, part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $295,548. Median household income is $57,718.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,272 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $295,548 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,718 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 34.1 minutes
  • Part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,272

Source: Census ACS

$295,548

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,718

Source: Census ACS

34.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

100 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Polk County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 136,879
Republican 209,044
Leans R+20.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 69.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 30.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.8

Location

Haines City, FL (28.0951, -81.6147)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.