Kissimmee, FL

Kissimmee FL scores 58/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 8% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 108 (100 = avg); violent crime index 117; property crime index 99. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Kissimmee. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Kissimmee is about $1,647/month (on the high side). At $1,647/month for a typical unit, you need about $59,292+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $304,400.

Median household income is $53,758, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($53,758) sits below the $59,292 comfort line for that rent. Many households will feel stretched.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 79°F (highs near 86°F, lows near 73°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Kissimmee: (1) Households earning $59,292+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,647/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Kissimmee who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 58/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,647/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Kissimmee does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $59,292 household income for $1,647/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Kissimmee scores 58/100 on safety with $1,647/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.