How many renters in Poinciana, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Poinciana, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.0% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.5% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Poinciana
| Share of income spent on rent | Poinciana | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±4.1 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±6.2 points) | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±4.8 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±4.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.0% (±7.9 points) | 44.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Poinciana against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Poinciana | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±9.1 points) | 54.2% (±2.0 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.0% (±7.9 points) | 44.9% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.5% (±6.5 points) | 32.3% (±1.0 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,383 (±$15,229) | $50,423 (±$1,573) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,965 (±$89) | $1,363 (±$28) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Poinciana, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Polk County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Poinciana ranks 10 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 305 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Poinciana
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana | — | 63.6% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Grenelefe | 6.4 mi | 51.7% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haines City | 8.4 mi | 57.5% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 8.5 mi | 66.1% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell | 9.9 mi | 47.8% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loughman | 9.9 mi | 67.6% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hamilton | 10 mi | 55.1% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee | 10 mi | 69.4% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kissimmee | 13 mi | 69.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Dundee | 69.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Polk City | 69.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 6 | Loughman | 67.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Lake Wales | 67.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 8 | Davenport | 66.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 9 | Auburndale | 65.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 10 | Poinciana | 63.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Winter Haven | 62.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Mulberry | 61.4% (±27.4 points) |
| 13 | Eagle Lake | 58.7% (±34.6 points) |
| 14 | Haines City | 57.5% (±11.4 points) |
| 15 | Inwood | 56.3% (±21.2 points) |
| 16 | Combee Settlement | 56.2% (±26.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Poinciana is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Poinciana
Are renters in Poinciana rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Poinciana pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Poinciana spend on rent?
The median renting household in Poinciana, FL spends 39.5% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Poinciana CDP, Florida (place:57900, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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