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Polk City, Florida

town · Polk County

At a glance

2,974
Population
$293,900
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$253,981
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,111/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$79,762
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
32.2 min
Average commute
97%
Homes with broadband
0.07%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost17% above
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 college3 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates22.5%

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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