salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 46.8 minutes each way. Most homes (77.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,520 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 310 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Poinciana?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Poinciana
| Size | Poinciana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,756 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,798 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,741 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,141 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,253 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Poinciana overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Poinciana, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Poinciana
Life in Poinciana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poinciana?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $146 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $290,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Poinciana, FL?
Renting in Poinciana costs a median of about $2,163 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Poinciana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,520 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Poinciana cheap or expensive?
Poinciana is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.4% of the typical household income of $73,354. It ranks 310th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Poinciana?
The median homeowner in Poinciana pays $2,219 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Poinciana more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Poinciana?
The median home value in Poinciana is $290,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
75,068 people live in Poinciana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.