Polk County
- County in Florida
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Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade C+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$150,800
National
$217,500Median Rent
$978
National
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Polk County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault189.2national 282.7
- Murder0.4national 6.1
- Rape53.1national 40.7
- Robbery66.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary471.5national 500.1
- Theft2,526.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft170.1national 284
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Median Household Income
$50,584
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$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Polk County
- grade A
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy
- Rating 4.44 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 211 reviews
- grade A minus
McKeel Academy of Technology
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 375 reviews
- grade A minus
Polk State College Collegiate High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 259 reviews
- grade A minus
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 472 reviews
Top Private Schools in Polk County
- grade A
All Saints Academy
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 38 reviews
- grade A
Lakeland Christian School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 135 reviews
- grade A
Santa Fe Catholic High School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 76 reviews
- grade B+
Geneva Classical Academy
- Rating 3.09 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade B+
Victory Christian Academy
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 37 reviews
Polk County Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 21 reviews
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Polk county has always been the laugh of central Florida. Known for being crazy and country. Although that is not all true. The county is beautifully made, with many city’s full of business and elegant homes. The balance of city to nature is incredible. Polk county is more then meets the eye, or covers the news, Polk county is the heart of Florida. So close to both coasts and not a far drive to popular cities like Orlando and Tampa. My county allows you to be close to the city, but live without big city problems. It’s a beautiful area everyone must experience.
When living in Polk county, you will feel relieved to find out how great the schools are. For the most part, you will be able to know that your child will get the proper education that they need going to schools such as Dundee Ridge Middle Academy. Also, Sandhill Elementary is a great school to attend if you want your child to feel at home in their community.
I have lived in Polk County almost my whole life, and I wouldn't have wanted to be raised anywhere else. There are some areas safer than others, but it is the biggest county in Florida after all! The public schools are okay if a child has advanced or doesn't get involved in bad things then they should be alright. Although, if they tend to get into trouble and are in more intensive classes, the chances of them getting into the wrong crowd is much higher.