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Poinciana, FL

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A growing community in the heart of Central Florida

Suburban Rural Affordable Diverse Quiet Growing

Nestled between Orlando and Lakeland, Poinciana is a growing suburban community covered in natural beauty. Poinciana is predominantly residential, providing residents with a broad range of houses available for rent in a laidback locale.

Poinciana’s lush greenery and regular sightings of native wildlife contribute to the community’s secluded feel. However, Poinciana is just a short drive from renowned attractions such as Walt Disney World, Old Town Kissimmee, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, and Wild Florida Airboats and Gator Park.

There are plenty of options for outdoor recreation as well, including destinations like Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Commuting and traveling from Poinciana is simple with convenience to U.S. 17, I-4, SunRail, and Orlando International Airport.

Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Laurel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,058 Students

5
out of 10

Palmetto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

513 Students

3
out of 10

Lake Marion Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,044 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.