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Haines City, FL


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Haines City, Florida

Haines City, Florida, in Polk county, is 21 miles E of Lakeland, Florida (center to center) and 52 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is part of the Lakeland - Winter Haven metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 13,174 people people live in Haines City.

The People and Families of Haines City

In Haines City, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 45% of Haines City is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Haines City nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haines City had a median family income of $30,678.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,725) in Haines City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Haines City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Haines City, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Haines City isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Haines City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Haines City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHaines City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Haines City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Haines City, FL

Comparing Haines City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens96
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime11

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