Housing by town in Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida has 36 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,363 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $978 in 2015–2019 (+39.4%; Up after inflation).
Highland City has the highest median gross rent ($1,993) and Frostproof the lowest ($697).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,363 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 29.5%
- Median household income
- $65,978
- Places
- 36
Cities, towns and townships in Polk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas | $1,017 | 12.3% | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,084 |
| Auburndale | $1,208 | 26.7% | $77,911 | $296,200 | $1,865 |
| Babson Park | — | 4.2% | $48,177 | $211,100 | $914 |
| Bartow | $1,142 | 34.1% | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,281 |
| Combee Settlement | $1,130 | 50.1% | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,190 |
| Crooked Lake Park | $1,666 | 29.2% | $60,395 | $198,000 | $1,299 |
| Crystal Lake | $1,181 | 53.8% | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,284 |
| Cypress Gardens | $1,369 | 24.4% | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,860 |
| Davenport | $1,914 | 10.7% | $73,685 | $333,300 | $3,457 |
| Dundee | $1,628 | 32.7% | $48,668 | $247,800 | $1,490 |
| Eagle Lake | $1,688 | 24.1% | $70,523 | $256,300 | $2,151 |
| Fort Meade | $922 | 30.0% | $36,657 | $175,900 | $1,233 |
| Frostproof | $697 | 28.8% | $42,000 | $150,500 | $1,403 |
| Fuller Heights | $1,444 | 29.3% | $82,006 | $278,000 | $1,819 |
| Fussels Corner | $937 | 23.5% | $56,091 | $92,100 | $921 |
| Grenelefe | $1,180 | 42.4% | $59,939 | $325,000 | $2,270 |
| Haines City | $1,224 | 29.0% | $65,975 | $288,900 | $3,153 |
| Highland City | $1,993 | 20.7% | $90,947 | $347,100 | $2,485 |
| Highland Park | — | 1.9% | $93,750 | $374,100 | $3,794 |
| Hillcrest Heights | — | 3.0% | $118,125 | $270,000 | $2,293 |
| Inwood | $1,230 | 31.4% | $55,540 | $142,300 | $1,023 |
| Jan Phyl Village | $1,210 | 33.2% | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,578 |
| Kathleen | $1,247 | 20.4% | $57,097 | $203,500 | $1,308 |
| Lake Alfred | $1,349 | 29.9% | $67,202 | $239,900 | $1,660 |
| Lake Hamilton | $1,180 | 20.8% | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,968 |
| Lake Wales | $1,110 | 40.8% | $56,347 | $239,300 | $2,171 |
| Lakeland | $1,395 | 43.6% | $64,185 | $249,400 | $1,819 |
| Lakeland Highlands | $1,704 | 16.0% | $108,263 | $385,000 | $2,748 |
| Loughman | $1,898 | 56.7% | $66,273 | $336,000 | $2,852 |
| Medulla | $1,287 | 33.8% | $70,802 | $319,800 | $2,188 |
| Mulberry | $920 | 20.8% | $57,708 | $133,800 | $1,783 |
| Poinciana | $1,965 | 22.8% | $68,015 | $290,700 | $2,219 |
| Polk City | $1,111 | 16.6% | $79,762 | $293,900 | $2,537 |
| Wahneta | $1,113 | 38.2% | $46,598 | $97,500 | $912 |
| Willow Oak | $1,117 | 50.3% | $65,688 | $276,300 | $1,707 |
| Winter Haven | $1,246 | 36.3% | $59,648 | $269,800 | $2,247 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,350 | $30,600 | $48,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,950 | $55,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,300 | $62,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,150 | $75,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,650 | $81,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,150 | $86,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,650 | $92,250 |
How the places in Polk County rank across Florida
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Crime reported to police in Polk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,352 | 287 | 9,071 | 1,108 | 818,551 | 10 of 10 |
| 2024 | 2,155 | 249 | 7,754 | 897 | 864,916 | 10 of 10 |
| 2025 | 1,895 | 217 | 6,778 | 777 | 872,329 | 10 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Polk County recorded 1,895 violent and 6,778 property crimes, 217 and 777 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Polk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Sheriff's Office | 541,319 | 1,011 | 2,641 |
| Lakeland Police Department | 127,935 | 473 | 1,970 |
| Winter Haven Police Department | 62,578 | 168 | 923 |
| Haines City Police Department | 46,612 | 39 | 257 |
| Bartow Police Department | 22,765 | 80 | 232 |
| Auburndale Police Department | 22,119 | 32 | 363 |
| Davenport Police Department | 19,224 | 19 | 55 |
| Lake Wales Police Department | 18,200 | 58 | 216 |
| Lake Alfred Police Department | 9,265 | 7 | 90 |
| Lake Hamilton Police Department | 2,312 | 8 | 31 |
ZIP codes in Polk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33810 | 55,137 | $1,539 | $281,700 | $69,986 | 23.3% |
| 33844 | 51,255 | $1,158 | $256,300 | $63,650 | 29.6% |
| 33837 | 47,389 | $1,699 | $334,800 | $81,276 | 18.5% |
| 34759 | 44,568 | $1,929 | $300,400 | $69,373 | 20.4% |
| 33880 | 43,371 | $1,194 | $228,300 | $56,390 | 33.4% |
| 33823 | 41,779 | $1,147 | $256,900 | $71,485 | 24.8% |
| 33881 | 40,808 | $1,184 | $194,700 | $57,024 | 28.2% |
| 33813 | 38,674 | $1,630 | $366,300 | $99,497 | 21.0% |
| 33884 | 37,561 | $1,578 | $286,500 | $70,443 | 25.7% |
| 33801 | 35,394 | $1,167 | $166,800 | $53,061 | 51.3% |
| 33830 | 33,740 | $1,075 | $228,900 | $63,918 | 31.1% |
| 33809 | 30,797 | $1,510 | $292,000 | $70,066 | 35.8% |
| 33897 | 30,159 | $1,896 | $307,100 | $70,982 | 26.8% |
| 33811 | 29,472 | $1,361 | $333,200 | $90,263 | 23.0% |
| 33803 | 29,321 | $1,450 | $250,100 | $65,807 | 36.5% |
| 33805 | 28,751 | $1,232 | $197,500 | $62,661 | 50.1% |
| 33860 | 24,892 | $1,200 | $250,400 | $65,710 | 30.7% |
| 33898 | 18,527 | $1,194 | $168,400 | $57,224 | 12.6% |
| 33812 | 16,169 | $1,834 | $373,700 | $103,052 | 20.9% |
| 33815 | 13,975 | $1,129 | $39,500 | $37,487 | 40.4% |
| 33868 | 13,827 | $1,180 | $247,200 | $74,289 | 9.3% |
| 33853 | 12,674 | $1,059 | $209,300 | $44,474 | 47.0% |
| 33859 | 11,824 | $1,288 | $215,300 | $57,760 | 28.5% |
| 33843 | 11,220 | $923 | $99,000 | $50,503 | 18.4% |
| 33850 | 9,757 | $1,154 | $225,100 | $61,622 | 27.2% |
| 33841 | 8,005 | $885 | $170,900 | $39,384 | 31.4% |
| 33838 | 5,688 | $1,628 | $255,700 | $50,766 | 34.3% |
| 33839 | 4,561 | $1,740 | $240,400 | $70,000 | 25.3% |
| 33827 | 2,431 | $1,175 | $230,300 | $54,556 | 16.9% |
| 33851 | 1,212 | $1,273 | $236,400 | $62,284 | 10.8% |
| 33849 | 851 | — | $394,400 | — | 6.7% |
| 33854 | 781 | $727 | $90,000 | $29,250 | 78.5% |
| 33858 | 653 | — | — | $27,061 | 78.1% |
| 33847 | 442 | $699 | — | $67,955 | 49.4% |
| 33856 | 394 | $656 | — | $37,622 | 97.9% |
| 33877 | 159 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 33835 | 115 | — | — | — | 42.0% |
| 33867 | 43 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 33855 | 15 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Polk County
What is the crime rate in Polk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Polk County recorded 217 violent and 777 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,895 violent and 6,778 property crimes in all).
Which place in Polk County has the highest rent?
Highland City has the highest median gross rent, $1,993 (±$338) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Polk County has the lowest rent?
Frostproof has the lowest median gross rent, $697 (±$337) a month.
What is the median rent in Polk County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Polk County is $1,363 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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