Identity
Haines City sits at the junction of the citrus past and the highway present: an old rail-town centre, and around it a ring of new master-planned communities built for buyers priced out of Osceola and Orange.
Polk County
Haines City
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Polk County city on US-27 that has become one of the fastest-growing new-home markets between Orlando and the Polk lakes.
Location and access
Northeast Polk County at US-27 and US-17-92, near I-4 and the Turnpike.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: community amenities and highway retail; larger destinations are in Davenport, Winter Haven or Orlando.
- Lake Eva Park and the community centre.
- The historic downtown blocks.
- Ridge-area lakes and conservation land.
Housing
- New single-family and townhome communities.
- Older homes near the historic centre.
- Some rental-oriented and build-to-rent product.
New construction
Something worth watching: very high volume, with multiple builders delivering phases along US-27.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-dependent; US-27 and I-4 carry nearly all trips.
The area
Ridge-top groves and rail sidings above the Polk County lake country.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
An old rail-town centre sits at the middle of a fast-growing ring of new communities: weekday routines run on community amenities and highway retail along US-27, while downtown keeps a smaller, older-town pace. Larger destinations, bigger shopping, more restaurant choice, mean a drive to Davenport, Winter Haven or Orlando.
Routines that fit
- Wanting new-home product at a lower entry point than Osceola or Orange County.
- Accepting that services and schools are still catching up with the volume of new housing.
- Commuting along US-27 or I-4 toward Orlando, Winter Haven or Lakeland.
Outdoors and leisure
- Lake Eva Park, with a community centre, water features and walking paths around the lake.
- Ridge-area lakes and conservation land toward the surrounding countryside.
- Community pools and parks inside the newer master-planned subdivisions.
Eating and shopping
Everyday dining is highway-led along US-27, with a handful of independent kitchens in the historic downtown blocks; a wider selection is a short drive toward Davenport or Winter Haven.
Groceries, pharmacies and a hospital serve the city directly; larger retail and specialist care are a short drive along US-27 or I-4.
Seasons
US-27 congestion increases with each new community delivered, a pattern that runs year-round rather than by season; summer brings the region's typical afternoon storms.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Landmark Christian Elementary School
Elementary school
2020 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
WebsiteLandmark Freedom Baptist Curriculum
Educational institution
2222 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
WebsiteDaniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Band Room
High school
Haines City, FL 33844, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Manny's Original Chophouse- Haines City
Steaks, barbecue & American pub grub dished out in a lively roadhouse-style tavern.
35496 US-27, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.6 · 8008 reviews$$
WebsiteJuancho's Birrieria
Restaurant
107 U.S. Hwy 17-92 N, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.8 · 1441 reviews$
WebsiteEl Antojo Colombiano
Colombian restaurant
15 S 10th St, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.5 · 553 reviews$
WebsiteEgg City Diner
Bustling, old-school eatery serving up hearty breakfast & lunch dishes in a 50s-themed dining room.
35510 US-27, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.4 · 3306 reviews$
WebsiteLA MEXICANA | Mexican Scratch Kitchen
Casual Mexican eatery for traditional plates plus housemade ice cream, natural beverages & beer.
701 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.3 · 1452 reviews$
WebsiteLa Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
Casual eatery serving a wide range of Mexican favorites in a warm, traditionally decorated space.
94 Maxcy Plaza Cir, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.2 · 2120 reviews$
WebsiteDon Criollo Bakery & Restaurant
American restaurant
201 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.2 · 890 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Lake Eva Community Park
Grassy lakeside park offering a playground & aquatics center with an outdoor swimming pool.
555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Haines City Theatre
Performing arts theater
303 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
4.9 · 142 reviews
WebsiteC&B Wellness Studio & Cafe Inc
Fitness center
651 E Main St Ste 2, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
5.0 · 18 reviews
Website
Galería de Arte Yuraby
Art gallery
Noble Dr, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
5.0 · 1 reviews
Hammock Reserve Community Pool
Gym
3510 Yarian Dr, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
3.0 · 2 reviews
Zumba Haines City
Fitness center
2558 U.S. Hwy 17-92 N, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
Scottlyn's Adventures
Video arcade
108 Hidden Lk Lp, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Polk County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$329,000
median asking price (USD)
−3.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $307,500 in September 2021 to $329,000 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $307,500 in September 2021 and high of $369,990 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $307,500 |
| November 2021 | $317,000 |
| January 2022 | $325,000 |
| March 2022 | $342,900 |
| May 2022 | $364,805 |
| July 2022 | $365,000 |
| September 2022 | $359,999 |
| November 2022 | $351,350 |
| January 2023 | $349,000 |
| March 2023 | $349,950 |
| May 2023 | $350,000 |
| July 2023 | $357,490 |
| September 2023 | $357,688 |
| November 2023 | $354,995 |
| January 2024 | $350,000 |
| March 2024 | $349,900 |
| May 2024 | $349,000 |
| July 2024 | $349,250 |
| September 2024 | $347,950 |
| November 2024 | $342,990 |
| January 2025 | $340,473 |
| March 2025 | $339,000 |
| May 2025 | $339,900 |
| July 2025 | $339,995 |
| September 2025 | $339,944 |
| November 2025 | $339,900 |
| January 2026 | $335,000 |
| March 2026 | $334,997 |
| May 2026 | $330,669 |
| July 2026 | $329,950 |
| September 2026 | $329,000 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Polk County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$184
USD per square foot
−3.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $172 in September 2021 to $184 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $172 in September 2021 and high of $207 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $172 |
| November 2021 | $176 |
| January 2022 | $181 |
| March 2022 | $194 |
| May 2022 | $205 |
| July 2022 | $205 |
| September 2022 | $203 |
| November 2022 | $198 |
| January 2023 | $196 |
| March 2023 | $197 |
| May 2023 | $200 |
| July 2023 | $200 |
| September 2023 | $201 |
| November 2023 | $200 |
| January 2024 | $199 |
| March 2024 | $198 |
| May 2024 | $198 |
| July 2024 | $198 |
| September 2024 | $198 |
| November 2024 | $196 |
| January 2025 | $195 |
| March 2025 | $194 |
| May 2025 | $193 |
| July 2025 | $191 |
| September 2025 | $191 |
| November 2025 | $189 |
| January 2026 | $189 |
| March 2026 | $188 |
| May 2026 | $186 |
| July 2026 | $185 |
| September 2026 | $184 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Polk County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
4,801
active listings
+0.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,095 in September 2021 to 4,801 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 859 in February 2022 and high of 5,192 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,095 |
| November 2021 | 1,105 |
| January 2022 | 938 |
| March 2022 | 888 |
| May 2022 | 1,267 |
| July 2022 | 2,178 |
| September 2022 | 2,743 |
| November 2022 | 3,101 |
| January 2023 | 2,994 |
| March 2023 | 2,725 |
| May 2023 | 2,633 |
| July 2023 | 2,567 |
| September 2023 | 3,009 |
| November 2023 | 3,480 |
| January 2024 | 3,545 |
| March 2024 | 3,917 |
| May 2024 | 4,115 |
| July 2024 | 4,424 |
| September 2024 | 4,719 |
| November 2024 | 4,913 |
| January 2025 | 4,864 |
| March 2025 | 5,151 |
| May 2025 | 5,162 |
| July 2025 | 5,057 |
| September 2025 | 4,767 |
| November 2025 | 4,767 |
| January 2026 | 4,555 |
| March 2026 | 4,656 |
| May 2026 | 4,628 |
| July 2026 | 4,759 |
| September 2026 | 4,801 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Polk County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,296
new listings in the month
+4.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,282 in September 2021 to 1,296 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 976 in December 2025 and high of 1,840 in July 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,282 |
| November 2021 | 1,194 |
| January 2022 | 1,284 |
| March 2022 | 1,438 |
| May 2022 | 1,808 |
| July 2022 | 1,840 |
| September 2022 | 1,614 |
| November 2022 | 1,154 |
| January 2023 | 1,326 |
| March 2023 | 1,314 |
| May 2023 | 1,434 |
| July 2023 | 1,324 |
| September 2023 | 1,412 |
| November 2023 | 1,328 |
| January 2024 | 1,262 |
| March 2024 | 1,584 |
| May 2024 | 1,532 |
| July 2024 | 1,472 |
| September 2024 | 1,370 |
| November 2024 | 1,304 |
| January 2025 | 1,438 |
| March 2025 | 1,632 |
| May 2025 | 1,496 |
| July 2025 | 1,320 |
| September 2025 | 1,240 |
| November 2025 | 1,180 |
| January 2026 | 1,448 |
| March 2026 | 1,374 |
| May 2026 | 1,376 |
| July 2026 | 1,390 |
| September 2026 | 1,296 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Polk County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
80
days on market
−4.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 37 in September 2021 to 80 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 91 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 37 |
| November 2021 | 38 |
| January 2022 | 43 |
| March 2022 | 32 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 33 |
| September 2022 | 44 |
| November 2022 | 61 |
| January 2023 | 71 |
| March 2023 | 56 |
| May 2023 | 54 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| January 2024 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 59 |
| May 2024 | 60 |
| July 2024 | 65 |
| September 2024 | 71 |
| November 2024 | 80 |
| January 2025 | 85 |
| March 2025 | 69 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| July 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| September 2026 | 80 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Polk County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- US-27 congestion increases with each new community.
- Services and schools are catching up with housing volume.
- Community assessments differ significantly; verify per address.
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