Polk City City Property Records in Florida

Polk City is a small city in northern Polk County, Florida, near Interstate 4 between Lakeland and Orlando, with residential neighborhoods, ranch land and lakefront lots. Its property records include deeds, mortgages, liens, valuations and tax bills.

The Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, based in Bartow, records deeds and mortgages and maintains the Official Records, searchable online. The Polk County Property Appraiser provides parcel details, owners, assessed values and exemptions. Property taxes are billed by the Polk County Tax Collector. Local permitting and zoning matters are handled by the City of Polk City offices. Foreclosures and title lawsuits are filed with the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. These records are open to the public under Florida's public records law.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$83,333
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$287,600
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,353
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.82%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$986 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
82%
Population
Population:
2,884

Polk City Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Polk City

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk City's population, with counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are White residents at 56% (1,615), Hispanic residents at 34% (970), and Black residents at 6% (165). Smaller groups include residents of two or more races at 3% (78), Asian residents at 2% (47), residents of other races at 0.31% (9), and American Indian and Pacific Islander residents at 0% (0 each).

White
56%
1,615
Hispanic
34%
970
Black
6%
165
Two + Races
3%
78
Asian
2%
47
Other Race
0.31%
9
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Polk City, Ratings Compared Across Florida B

Polk City's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Diversity receives the highest grade of A, followed by Cost of Living and Weather at A-. Other notable ratings include Good for Retirees at A-, Housing and Jobs at B+, and Good for Young Professionals at B. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B-
Nightlife
Nightlife
C+
Weather
Weather
A-
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
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 Polk City

Polk City's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (28%), Some College (19%), and Bachelor Degree (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
28%
Some College
19%
Bachelor Degree
15%
Associate Degree
12%
Below High School
10%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0%

When Were Homes Built

Polk City's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (46%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (38%) and 1960 - 1979 (13%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
46%
1980 - 1999
38%
1960 - 1979
13%
1940 - 1959
3%
Before 1939
0.51%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Polk City's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (53%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (23%) and 1 Bedroom (10%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
53%
2 Bedrooms
23%
1 Bedroom
10%
4 Bedrooms
9%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Polk City's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
25 - 34
15%
35 - 44
14%
45 - 54
13%
55 - 64
13%
Under 10
10%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Polk City

Polk City's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $287,600. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $986 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Polk City's dynamic real estate landscape.

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