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Fort Meade, Florida

city · Polk County

At a glance

5,225
Population
$175,900
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$229,567
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$922/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$36,657
Median household income
53% below U.S. median
40.2 min
Average commute
70.9%
Homes with broadband
24.99%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost46% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates76.6%
College graduates9.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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