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Winter Haven, Florida real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Winter Haven, FL (Polk County) — home values typically $248,200–$294,990, down about 1.7% over the past year.
Winter Haven, FL is in Polk County, within the Polk County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 52,846, with a median household income of $59,604. Home values across public data sources typically range from $248,200–$294,990, down about 1.7% over the past year.
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At a glance
Winter Haven market snapshot
Population
52,846
Median Household Income
$59,604
Home Value Range
$248,200–$294,990
Median Gross Rent
$1,200/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.7%
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Home Value, By Source
A public home-value index (incl. Zillow) puts the typical value at $275,444 as of 2026-05-31. Public closed-sale data separately puts the median sale price at $294,990 as of 2026-05-31, based on 117 homes sold that month. These measure different things (a value index vs. actual closed sales), which is why we show a range rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter.
Population & Income
Winter Haven has an estimated population of 52,846 and a median household income of $59,604, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate). The same survey estimates median home value (owner-reported, across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales) at $248,200.
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Polk County Public Schools serves the area — 164 schools, 109,558 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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What are home values like in Winter Haven, FL?
Public data sources put typical home values in Winter Haven at $248,200–$294,990, down about 1.7% over the past year. Because sources measure this differently (a value index vs. actual closed sale prices), we show a range rather than one number — see our data sources page for details.
What is the population of Winter Haven, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Winter Haven's population at approximately 52,846.
What's the median rent in Winter Haven, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Winter Haven at approximately $1,200 per month.
What is the median household income in Winter Haven, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Winter Haven at approximately $59,604.
Is the Polk County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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