What are the schools like in Kissimmee, FL?

Kissimmee is served primarily by OSCEOLA. The district operates 47 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 20 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Kissimmee?

The median household income in Kissimmee, FL is $45,319 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Kissimmee, FL?

Kissimmee has an average high temperature of 71.8°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches.

Kissimmee, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kissimmee, FL affordable or expensive?

Kissimmee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kissimmee is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $253,000 and the median rent is $1,419 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kissimmee, FL?

Kissimmee has a violent crime rate of 491.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1894.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kissimmee, FL a Good Place to Live?

Kissimmee is a mid-sized city of 78,478 in Florida, with a median household income of $45,319 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Kissimmee's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kissimmee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kissimmee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Kissimmee's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kissimmee costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kissimmee, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$253,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,419	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,319	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Kissimmee's violent crime rate is 491.7 per 100,000 residents — 29% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

491.7 /100k

Property Crime

1894.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kissimmee is served primarily by OSCEOLA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kissimmee, FL	National Avg
School District	OSCEOLA	—
Elementary Schools	47	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	20	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kissimmee sees average highs of 71.8°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kissimmee, FL
Average High — January	71.8°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kissimmee, FL	National Avg
Population	78,478	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Campbell, FL 4 mi Hunters Creek, FL 4 mi Buenaventura Lakes, FL 5 mi Southchase, FL 6 mi Williamsburg, FL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Kissimmee

Kissimmee, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

34741 34744 34746

Kissimmee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kissimmee, FL affordable or expensive?

Kissimmee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kissimmee roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $253,000 and median rent is $1,419/month.

What is the crime rate in Kissimmee, FL?

Kissimmee's violent crime rate is 491.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1894.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kissimmee?

Public schools in Kissimmee are operated by OSCEOLA. The district has 47 elementary, 10 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kissimmee, FL a good place to live?

Kissimmee, FL has a population of 78,478, a median household income of $45,319, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kissimmee?

Kissimmee averages 71.8°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kissimmee?

Kissimmee, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 34741, 34744, 34746.

What is the population of Kissimmee?

The population of Kissimmee, Florida is 78,478 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kissimmee?

Key numbers for living in Kissimmee: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $253,000, median household income $45,319, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kissimmee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.