Cypress Gardens City Property Records in Florida

Cypress Gardens is a community in Polk County, Florida, near Winter Haven and named for the historic Cypress Gardens botanical park, now part of Legoland Florida. It is unincorporated, so county offices serve as the source for property records.

Official records, including deeds and mortgages, are maintained by the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Bartow. The Polk County Property Appraiser provides ownership, valuation and exemption information for each parcel, and the Polk County Tax Collector collects property taxes. Real estate litigation is heard by the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The Florida Department of Revenue sets statewide assessment guidelines.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$85,997
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$270,600
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,805
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.67%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,540 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
79%
Population
Population:
10,013

Cypress Gardens Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens's population is mostly White, with 7,291 residents (73%). Hispanic residents are the second-largest group at 19% (1,941 people), followed by Black residents at 3% (289 people). Residents of two or more races make up 3% (283 people), while Asian residents account for 2% (165 people).

White
73%
7,291
Hispanic
19%
1,941
Black
3%
289
Two + Races
3%
283
Asian
2%
165
American Indian
0.39%
39
Other Race
0.05%
5
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Cypress Gardens, Ratings Compared Across Florida B+

Cypress Gardens's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Weather (A), Good for Retirees (A), and Diversity (A-). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (B+), Nightlife (B+), and Access to Outdoor Activities (B+), while Public Schools (C+), Commute (C), and Walkability (C) rank lower. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Cypress Gardens.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
C
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
C

How Educated Is Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (18%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels, such as Masters Degree (11%), Below High School (9%), Associate Degree (7%), and Doctorate (1%).

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
18%
Some College
15%
Masters Degree
11%
Below High School
9%
Associate Degree
7%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

Cypress Gardens's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (51%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (29%) and 2000 - Present (13%). The data also includes other available construction periods, such as 1940 - 1959 (6%) and Before 1939 (1%).

1960 - 1979
51%
1980 - 1999
29%
2000 - Present
13%
1940 - 1959
6%
Before 1939
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Cypress Gardens's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (45%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (24%) and 2 Bedrooms (22%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories, such as 1 Bedroom (4%), 5 or More Bedrooms (4%), and No Bedrooms (0.66%).

3 Bedrooms
45%
4 Bedrooms
24%
2 Bedrooms
22%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
1 Bedroom
4%
No Bedrooms
0.66%

What Is the Average Age

Cypress Gardens's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), 25 - 34 (16%), and 55 - 64 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups, such as 35 - 44 (12%), Under 10 (12%), 18 - 24 (11%), 10 - 17 (8%), and 45 - 54 (8%).

65 Plus
19%
25 - 34
16%
55 - 64
15%
Under 10
12%
35 - 44
12%
18 - 24
11%
45 - 54
8%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $270,600. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,540 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Cypress Gardens's dynamic real estate landscape.

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