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Hillcrest Heights, Florida

town · Polk County

At a glance

377
Population
$270,000
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$260,091
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$118,125
Median household income
50% above U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
98.5%
Homes with broadband
43.48%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities36% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost2% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college1 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates85.7%
College graduates37%

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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