Located in the self-proclaimed “Heart of Florida,” Haines City offers residents all the comforts of small-town living within close proximity to Greater Orlando’s many attractions. Haines City is home to a welcoming, diverse community brought together by an array of year-round events, including Chili on the Ridge, Relay for Life, Haines City Farmers Market, and the signature Thunder on the Ridge, the largest fireworks show in Polk County.
Residents also enjoy congregating at Lake Eva Community Park, which boasts playgrounds, trails, athletic fields and courts, and an aquatic center. A wide variety of restaurants and shops are strewn along U.S. Route 27, the city’s main commercial thoroughfare. Haines City’s many affordable apartments and houses are available for rent along peaceful tree-lined streets. Downtown Orlando and Tampa are each roughly an hour’s drive away from Haines City, affording residents ample options for work and leisure.
