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Kissimmee.
About
Life in Kissimmee
Kissimmee functions as a working city in Orlando's shadow rather than a tourist destination itself, though proximity to Disney World and Universal Orlando means the theme park economy touches the local job market. With a median household income around $54,000 and median home values near $304,000, the cost of living is reasonable for the region, and the 4.1% unemployment rate suggests stable job availability across hospitality, service, and other sectors. The population is genuinely diverse, with a significant Latino community—primarily Puerto Rican—alongside African American and Asian residents, which shapes the local culture, food scene, and community character.
Kissimmee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Foreign-Born
37.4%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.4% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Kissimmee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kissimmee, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (37.1%), and 60.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Kissimmee
In Kissimmee, home values are 15% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,935
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $355,424 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Kissimmee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kissimmee is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kissimmee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute33.7 min avg
How Kissimmee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kissimmee, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 36% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kissimmee runs 36% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
448.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,622.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kissimmee Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Osceola County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Osceola County, which includes Kissimmee, the most common type is hail, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Tropical Storm | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245.0M |
| 2021 | 2 | Strong Wind | $2,500 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Osceola County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Osceola County, which includes Kissimmee, is typically good — 305 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
305
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Osceola County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kissimmee has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 48°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 74°F | 51°F | 2.37" |
| Mar | 78°F | 54°F | 3.07" |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 2.43" |
| May | 87°F | 66°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 9.18" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.21" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.38" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 5.88" |
| Oct | 85°F | 66°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 1.99" |
| Dec | 74°F | 52°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kissimmee
Kissimmee has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Blackberry Center - Oglethorpe of Orlando
Psychiatric · 6.8 mi away · Saint Cloud
Orlando Health St Cloud Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Saint Cloud
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.1 mi away · Orlando
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kissimmee
Kissimmee's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kissimmee (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kissimmee
Kissimmee has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
52 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
93 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kissimmee
Hart Memorial Central Library & Ray Shanks Law Library
211 E. Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee
Cities Near Kissimmee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kissimmee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kissimmee FAQ
Is Kissimmee, Florida affordable?⌄
Kissimmee's median rent is $1,647/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $53,758/year. Median home value is $304,400.
Is Kissimmee, Florida safe?⌄
Kissimmee's violent crime rate was 449 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1623 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kissimmee, Florida?⌄
Kissimmee has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kissimmee, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Kissimmee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,647/month and median household income is $53,758/year. The median home value is $304,400. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kissimmee, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Kissimmee is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from