Identity
Poinciana was platted decades ago on a scale few Florida communities match, and it has filled in gradually ever since. The village structure, the county split and the distance to employment centres shape almost everything about it.
Osceola / Polk
Poinciana
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A very large planned community straddling the Osceola and Polk county line, made up of numbered villages and a growing commercial centre.
Location and access
Southwest of Kissimmee, reached mainly by Poinciana Boulevard and Cypress Parkway.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: local retail, medical services and parks inside the community; larger destinations require a drive north.
- The Poinciana medical and retail centre.
- Community parks and lakes across the villages.
- A SunRail-connected Amtrak station serves the area.
Housing
- Single-family homes across many construction eras.
- Newer builder phases on the western edges.
- An association covering large parts of the community.
New construction
active, with several builders working in the remaining platted villages.
Getting around
car-dependent with limited road connections in and out; that is the defining constraint.
The area
Grid-planned neighborhoods spreading across pine flatwoods south of Kissimmee.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Life is organised inside the villages: local retail, medical offices, parks and lakes cover most of the week, and the numbered-village structure means routines rarely need to leave the community for basics. Reaching employment in Kissimmee or Orlando means a drive north on one of a small number of access roads, and that road count shapes the whole week more than any single amenity does.
Routines that fit
- Wanting community-scale retail, medical care and parks within a short drive of home.
- Accepting a longer commute to Kissimmee or Orlando in exchange for a lower entry point.
- Living in an area organised around golf and lake amenities in the Solivita section, distinct from the general residential villages.
- Confirming which county, Osceola or Polk, an address falls in, since services and taxes differ across the line.
Outdoors and leisure
- Community parks and lakes distributed across the numbered villages, including access toward Lake Marion and Reedy Creek.
- Golf courses and lake-oriented recreation in the Solivita section.
- A SunRail-connected Amtrak station serving regional rail trips.
Eating and shopping
The Poinciana medical and retail centre covers everyday food and groceries; a wider restaurant selection means driving north into Kissimmee.
Medical offices, pharmacies and groceries are inside the community; hospital-level care and larger shopping are reached in Kissimmee, a drive shaped by the limited number of roads leading out.
Seasons
Traffic at the few access points concentrates at peak commuting hours regardless of season; summer brings the region's usual 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.
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School
School
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
Website
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.
Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita
Sports club
404 Village Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.4 · 391 reviews
WebsiteBorinquen Restaurant & Pizzeria
Unassuming strip-mall outfit featuring New York-style pizza & traditional Latin cuisine.
888 Cypress Pkwy, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
4.2 · 1685 reviews
WebsiteLa Granja
Chain eatery offering Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken & other Latin items like fajitas & yuca.
1044 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.2 · 1026 reviews$
WebsiteSaborealo Bakery .
American restaurant
926 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.1 · 730 reviews$
WebsiteLin’s garden
Many Chinese dishes, including lunch specials, offered in a low-key environment with a fish tank.
381 383Cypress Parkway #3326, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
3.8 · 1671 reviews$
Denny's Restaurant
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
840 Cypress Pkwy, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
4.0 · 2426 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.
Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
Unfussy quarters in a casual clothing-optional resort with lakefront dining, outdoor pools & a spa.
4425 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
WebsiteThe Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve
Nature preserve
2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
WebsiteLake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area
Protected 8,000-acre area of wooded swamp with hiking trails, fishing & abundant wildlife.
Eileen Lake Blvd, Haines City, FL 33844, USA
WebsiteDeerwood Park
Park
4051 Laurel Ave, Poinciana, FL 34758, USA
Sherwood L. Stokes Preserve
Nature preserve
7598 Lake Marion Creek Rd, 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.
Solivita - Palms Amenity Complex
Gym
1055 San Clemente Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.7 · 266 reviews
Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita
Sports club
404 Village Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.4 · 391 reviews
WebsiteThe Aquatic Center, A Part of the Vance Harmon Complex
Sports complex
625 Country Club Dr, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
4.4 · 153 reviews
WebsiteHuckleberry Island Trailhead
Hiking area
2401-2455 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.4 · 91 reviews
WebsitePoinciana Community Center Gym/Indoor basketball courts
Gym
397 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34759, USA
4.4 · 64 reviews
WebsiteAPV Fitness Center and Gymnasium
Fitness center
397 Marigold Ave, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
4.2 · 65 reviews
WebsiteGS BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Sports club
625 Country Club Dr, Poinciana, FL 34758, USA
5.0 · 25 reviews
The Mary Jane Arrington Gymnasium, A Part of the Vance Harmon Complex
Gym
625 Country Club Dr, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
4.2 · 10 reviews
Website
Florida Permaculture Convergence
Tourist attraction
5000 Marigold Ave, Poinciana, FL 34759, USA
5.0 · 3 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Osceola 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.
$405,875
median asking price (USD)
−4.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $390,913 in September 2021 to $405,875 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $390,913 in September 2021 and high of $470,033 in June 2023. 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 | $390,913 |
| November 2021 | $397,497 |
| January 2022 | $420,000 |
| March 2022 | $424,925 |
| May 2022 | $455,225 |
| July 2022 | $465,000 |
| September 2022 | $450,000 |
| November 2022 | $449,900 |
| January 2023 | $450,000 |
| March 2023 | $459,995 |
| May 2023 | $469,430 |
| July 2023 | $467,495 |
| September 2023 | $469,950 |
| November 2023 | $465,000 |
| January 2024 | $459,000 |
| March 2024 | $455,000 |
| May 2024 | $449,000 |
| July 2024 | $442,000 |
| September 2024 | $433,125 |
| November 2024 | $429,000 |
| January 2025 | $429,925 |
| March 2025 | $429,990 |
| May 2025 | $430,500 |
| July 2025 | $429,900 |
| September 2025 | $426,500 |
| November 2025 | $424,995 |
| January 2026 | $419,900 |
| March 2026 | $420,000 |
| May 2026 | $415,000 |
| July 2026 | $413,950 |
| September 2026 | $405,875 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Osceola 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.
$207
USD per square foot
−4.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $192 in September 2021 to $207 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $192 in September 2021 and high of $237 in May 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 | $192 |
| November 2021 | $198 |
| January 2022 | $206 |
| March 2022 | $223 |
| May 2022 | $237 |
| July 2022 | $235 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $230 |
| January 2023 | $229 |
| March 2023 | $229 |
| May 2023 | $231 |
| July 2023 | $233 |
| September 2023 | $234 |
| November 2023 | $233 |
| January 2024 | $232 |
| March 2024 | $231 |
| May 2024 | $229 |
| July 2024 | $229 |
| September 2024 | $226 |
| November 2024 | $224 |
| January 2025 | $224 |
| March 2025 | $223 |
| May 2025 | $221 |
| July 2025 | $218 |
| September 2025 | $217 |
| November 2025 | $216 |
| January 2026 | $215 |
| March 2026 | $213 |
| May 2026 | $211 |
| July 2026 | $209 |
| September 2026 | $207 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Osceola 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.
4,175
active listings
−0.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 876 in September 2021 to 4,175 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 545 in March 2022 and high of 4,349 in June 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 | 876 |
| November 2021 | 883 |
| January 2022 | 630 |
| March 2022 | 545 |
| May 2022 | 975 |
| July 2022 | 1,823 |
| September 2022 | 2,090 |
| November 2022 | 2,341 |
| January 2023 | 2,150 |
| March 2023 | 2,029 |
| May 2023 | 1,945 |
| July 2023 | 2,171 |
| September 2023 | 2,559 |
| November 2023 | 2,875 |
| January 2024 | 2,948 |
| March 2024 | 3,119 |
| May 2024 | 3,443 |
| July 2024 | 3,680 |
| September 2024 | 3,869 |
| November 2024 | 3,942 |
| January 2025 | 3,769 |
| March 2025 | 4,184 |
| May 2025 | 4,316 |
| July 2025 | 4,305 |
| September 2025 | 4,185 |
| November 2025 | 4,246 |
| January 2026 | 3,925 |
| March 2026 | 3,999 |
| May 2026 | 4,112 |
| July 2026 | 4,129 |
| September 2026 | 4,175 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Osceola 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.
928
new listings in the month
+6.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 978 in September 2021 to 928 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 608 in December 2022 and high of 1,324 in May 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 | 978 |
| November 2021 | 852 |
| January 2022 | 944 |
| March 2022 | 1,146 |
| May 2022 | 1,324 |
| July 2022 | 1,236 |
| September 2022 | 970 |
| November 2022 | 712 |
| January 2023 | 870 |
| March 2023 | 898 |
| May 2023 | 918 |
| July 2023 | 960 |
| September 2023 | 940 |
| November 2023 | 868 |
| January 2024 | 914 |
| March 2024 | 996 |
| May 2024 | 1,054 |
| July 2024 | 1,038 |
| September 2024 | 920 |
| November 2024 | 896 |
| January 2025 | 1,100 |
| March 2025 | 1,100 |
| May 2025 | 980 |
| July 2025 | 938 |
| September 2025 | 872 |
| November 2025 | 916 |
| January 2026 | 1,068 |
| March 2026 | 1,030 |
| May 2026 | 1,008 |
| July 2026 | 968 |
| September 2026 | 928 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Osceola 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.
92
days on market
−2.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 36 in September 2021 to 92 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 26 in May 2022 and high of 100 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 | 36 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 47 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 26 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 54 |
| November 2022 | 65 |
| January 2023 | 79 |
| March 2023 | 61 |
| May 2023 | 60 |
| July 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 83 |
| March 2024 | 70 |
| May 2024 | 69 |
| July 2024 | 73 |
| September 2024 | 79 |
| November 2024 | 86 |
| January 2025 | 91 |
| March 2025 | 71 |
| May 2025 | 78 |
| July 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| September 2026 | 92 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Osceola 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
- Few access roads mean congestion at peak hours.
- County line splits services, taxes and school districts.
- Distance to Orlando employment is significant.
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