Living in Kissimmee, FL
Suburb in Florida
Kissimmee is a suburb in Florida, home to about 80,000 people, with 1.9 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Kissimmee a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.63% property tax
- Strong healthcare: 2 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MCO is 11 mi away
- Dog-friendly: 15 dog parks within 9 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer graduates: 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
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Key facts
Living in Kissimmee: common questions
What is the cost of living in Kissimmee?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $328k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,480 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Kissimmee?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.63% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Kissimmee safe?
Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.3× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Kissimmee get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, strong wind and hurricanes: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.24 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Kissimmee?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 11 mi away.
How Kissimmee scores
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