Buying Property in Polk County as a Foreigner
Federal & Florida tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Polk County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Polk County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter HavenCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Willow OakHood | $307,409 | 6.8% | 56 | 27 | 32 |
| SunrayHood | $284,416 | — | 66 | 18 | 32 |
| Polk CityCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| MulberryCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Lake WalesCity | $298,401 | 7.5% | 79 | 51 | 32 |
| LakelandCity | $296,412 | 7.1% | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| Lake HamiltonCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Lake AlfredCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Hillcrest HeightsCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Highland ParkCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Haines CityCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Fuller HeightsHood | $307,409 | 6.8% | 66 | 27 | 32 |
| FrostproofCity | $284,416 | — | 62 | 18 | 32 |
| Fort MeadeCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| Eagle LakeCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| DundeeCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| DavenportCity | $357,664 | 7.2% | 83 | 69 | 32 |
| CreekbendHood | $349,896 | 7.0% | 64 | 36 | 32 |
| College ParkHood | $273,388 | 7.1% | 71 | 31 | 32 |
| Bob's LandingHood | $284,416 | — | 57 | 18 | 32 |
| Blue LakeHood | $266,691 | 5.6% | 68 | 26 | 32 |
| Blackwell VillasHood | $283,866 | — | 65 | 10 | 32 |
| BartowCity | — | — | — | — | 32 |
| AuburndaleCity | $340,049 | 6.6% | 57 | 41 | 32 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9 | 2.7 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 18.0 | 2.9 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 19.0 | 2.9 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 18.6 |
Federal & Florida tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.4 |
| -13.5% |
| 2020 | 21.5 | 3.8 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 25.2 | 3.8 | — |
