In Polk, Florida, the median home price is $298,826, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $65,978; the population is 790,694; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
790,694
Median Household Income
$65,978
Typical Home Value
$298,826
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
212.8
Avg Commute Time
30.5
About Polk
Polk has a population of 790,694. The median home value is $298,826, 24% below the Florida median. Median household income is $65,978 (12% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Lakeland, Haines, and Winter Haven-Auburndale.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Polk
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in Florida
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Florida
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Florida
Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 790,694 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $298,826. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $65,978 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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