Living in Poinciana, FL
Small city in Florida
Poinciana is a small city in Florida, home to about 72,000 people, with 1.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Poinciana a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $263k and rents for $2,020 a month
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.77% property tax
- Easy flying: MCO is 24 mi away
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Fewer graduates: 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer family amenities than most places
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Poinciana ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Poinciana: common questions
What is the cost of living in Poinciana?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $263k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,020 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 Poinciana?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.77% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Poinciana safe?
Poinciana isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Poinciana?
Poinciana is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Poinciana get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and strong wind: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.23 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Poinciana?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 24 mi away.
How Poinciana scores
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