Market Snapshot

Report generated March 2026

IndicatorValue
Population19,689
↑ 1.9% since 2020
Median Household Income$61,005
18% below national median
Median Home Value$281,100
Unemployment Rate4.3%
Median Age54.4 years
Housing Vacancy Rate20.3%
Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months)199 transactions
Active Listings199 properties
Avg Days on Market30 days

Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jan 2026 – Mar 2026)

MetricValue
Median Price/Acre$26,708
Recent Sales71 transactions
Avg Days on Market29 days
Avg Parcel Size20.42 acres
Active Listings55 properties

Recent Rural Land Sales

DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Mar 20261.16$29,500$25,534Sarver Ave #221Lake Wales
Mar 20261.07$21,500$20,043Silver Palm Dr Lot 21Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20262.00$9,500$4,750Old Grade Rd #C-42Polk City
Mar 20265.05$118,000$23,3644022 Old Bowling Green Rd Lot 11Fort Meade
Mar 20261.16$50,000$43,2794971 Allison AveLake Wales
Mar 20265.00$95,000$18,9991700 Old Brewster Rd #11Fort Meade
Mar 20265.00$100,000$20,013645 Dicks Rd #81Babson Park
Mar 20262.63$70,000$26,60212333 Farmettes Rd Lot 2Lakeland
Mar 20261.81$45,000$24,80212 Laguna Dr #3Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20261.03$17,500$16,9900 Polk City RoadPolk City
DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Mar 20266.15$160,000$26,0340 Sink Hole RdBartow
Mar 20261.16$35,000$30,295Sugarfoot Avenue Lot #209Lake Wales
Mar 20261.00$28,000$28,0000 Deer Rd Lot 132Frostproof
Mar 20261.00$28,000$28,0000 Deer Rd Lot 131Frostproof
Mar 20262.04$180,000$88,235744 N Scenic HwyFrostproof
Mar 20265.03$100,000$19,88915530 Brahma RdPolk City
Mar 20267.81$245,000$31,3700 Libby RoadBabson Park
Mar 20266.13$240,000$39,140Us Highway 547 Hwy NDavenport
Mar 20268.74$300,000$34,321902 Giant Oak Rd Lot 20Lakeland
Mar 20268.78$300,000$34,163912 Giant Oak Rd Lot 19Lakeland
Mar 20268.74$300,000$34,325902 Giant Oak RdLakeland
Mar 20268.78$300,000$34,169912 Giant Oak RdLakeland
Mar 202630.00$635,000$21,1640 Moore RdLakeland
Feb 20264.90$75,000$15,319Cypress PkwyDavenport
Feb 20265.10$6,600$1,295River Ranch T BdFrostproof
Feb 2026160.93$700,000$4,350Van Fleet RdPolk City
Feb 20261.00$22,000$21,985711 Pandora Dr Lot 19Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20269.34$300,000$32,11013802 Rockridge Rd Lot 2Lakeland
Feb 20261.58$190,000$120,330Pine StHaines City
Feb 20262.87$450,000$156,9913045 Old Tampa Hwy Lot 4Lakeland
Feb 20261.00$52,000$52,000Pinetree Dr Lot 23Lake Wales
Feb 20262.07$115,000$55,556540 Haynes RdLakeland
Feb 20265.54$138,000$24,8894046 Old Bowling Green Rd Lot 9Fort Meade
Feb 20265.54$138,000$24,9100 Old Bowling Green RdFort Meade
Feb 202637.44$1,000,000$26,708Cody Villa RdBabson Park
Feb 20267.19$175,000$24,3395870 Skokie RdLake Wales
Feb 20261.30$44,173$33,898Lake Lowery RdHaines City
Feb 20261.56$34,000$21,753Commonwealth AvePolk City
Feb 20262.38$955,000$401,264540 Us HwyWinter Haven
Feb 20264.09$155,000$37,867Lakeland Highlands Rd Lot 64Lakeland
Feb 20261.24$86,000$69,3555261 Rock Dove TrlLakeland
Feb 20264.03$100,000$24,78810629 Sportsman TrlLakeland
Feb 20267.19$175,000$24,3445870 Skokie Rd #3Lake Wales
Feb 20262.38$955,000$401,244Us Highway 540 WWinter Haven
Feb 20262.90$285,000$98,269Rifle Range Rd Lot 126Winter Haven
Feb 20264.96$125,000$25,181Lake Buffum Rd EFort Meade
Feb 20262.52$55,000$21,842Pfundstein Rd #103Lake Wales
Feb 20261.57$45,000$28,74110845 Rockridge Rd #13Lakeland
Jan 20262.40$47,000$19,578Deen Still Rd E Lot D-183Polk City
Jan 202620.03$1,200,000$59,922Howard RdAuburndale
Jan 20269.78$475,000$48,585McClellan RdFrostproof
Jan 20264.42$115,000$25,995S Shore DrLake Wales
Jan 20264.96$125,000$25,183E Lake Buffum Rd E #14Fort Meade
Jan 202614.02$725,000$51,7285119 Knights Station RdLakeland
Jan 20261.00$100,000$99,9402200 Thompson RdBartow
Jan 20262.04$225,000$110,29411196 Shore DrLake Wales
Jan 20262.13$49,000$22,954American WayFrostproof
Jan 20263.60$69,500$19,303136 Dummonds Rd Lot 85Frostproof
Jan 20262.00$97,000$48,456Limpkin Ln Lot 241Frostproof
Jan 20265.79$50,000$8,636Canal St EMulberry
Jan 20264.42$115,000$25,9960 S Shore Dr Lot 48Lake Wales
Jan 20262.97$299,900$100,864Baker Ave EHaines City
Jan 20262.04$225,000$110,26711196 Shore Dr #9Lake Wales
Jan 202613.79$295,000$21,392704 Hidden Palms DrDavenport
Jan 2026288.00$51,822,000$179,938Paradise DrDavenport
Jan 2026288.00$51,822,000$179,938Us Highway 17 #92-NDavenport
Jan 2026358.20$22,100$62State Road 37 SMulberry
Jan 20261.26$3,000$2,38530-31-03-000000- Inaaccesible TrakLake Wales
Jan 202613.75$295,000$21,449704 Hidden Palms Dr #7Davenport
Jan 20262.07$106,000$51,131Cook Rd N Lot 1Babson Park
Jan 20261.31$295,000$225,036Recker HwyWinter Haven

Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Jan 2026 – Mar 2026)

MetricValue
Median Lot Price$46,400
Recent Sales128 transactions
Avg Days on Market29 days
Avg Parcel Size0.37 acres
Active Listings144 properties

Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales

DateAcresPriceAddressCity
Mar 20260.50$15,0006 Alba DrIndian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.34$68,0000 Gress LnLakeland
Mar 20260.50$10,5002141 Allamanda Dr Lot 7Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.50$15,0006 Alba Dr #3Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.83$180,000Brannen Rd WLakeland
Mar 20260.92$125,0004571 Wrightbros Rd Lot 46Frostproof
Mar 20260.22$40,0001051 Macon Rd Lot 132Winter Haven
Mar 20260.02$83,000816 Waterfern Trail Dr #138Auburndale
Mar 20260.65$120,000Hillside Landings Rd #6Lakeland
Mar 20260.23$46,400500 Adams View LaneAuburndale
DateAcresPriceAddressCity
Mar 20260.50$16,000903 Plumosa Dr #23Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.18$50,000158 Redwing Ct Lot 5Kissimmee
Mar 20260.24$81,500432 Cornelia Ave Lot 5Lakeland
Mar 20260.41$59,9005454 Noble RdLakeland
Mar 20260.18$29,000216 Spoonbill Dr Lot 8Kissimmee
Mar 20260.50$10,0006 Hibiscus Dr Lot 3Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.50$10,500503 Alba Dr Lot 23Indian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.20$23,000211 Starling Ct #6Kissimmee
Mar 20260.60$12,500724 Gaillardia DrIndian Lake Estates
Mar 20260.93$60,000168 S Lake Moody RdFrostproof
Mar 20260.50$45,0004506 Clements RdLakeland
Mar 20260.93$60,000168 S Lake Moody Rd #3Frostproof
Mar 20260.78$51,0003231 Mountain Lake Cutoff RdLake Wales
Mar 20260.55$14,000423 Oleander Dr #13Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.25$72,000117 2nd St #46Davenport
Feb 20260.32$25,000411 E 11th StFrostproof
Feb 20260.06$29,000118 Rough LnHaines City
Feb 20260.16$28,000111 Warmouth LnPoinciana
Feb 20260.64$48,0003795 Buck Board Trl Lot 504Lake Wales
Feb 20260.31$75,000Golfview Ave Lot 11Bartow
Feb 20260.60$12,500(undisclosed Address)Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.50$10,000903 Hibiscus Dr Lot 23Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.22$40,0005534 Jacob Ave Lot 33Polk City
Feb 20260.20$40,000S 6th Ave Lot 5Bartow
Feb 20260.39$85,0001230 Timberidge Loop S Lot 158Lakeland
Feb 20260.26$33,0006906 Doehring Dr Lot 59Lakeland
Feb 20260.16$28,000111 Warmouth Ln #6Kissimmee
Feb 20260.10$41,990617 W Crawford StLakeland
Feb 20260.25$75,000Olive StLakeland
Feb 20260.55$10,0006 Oleander RdIndian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.12$20,0000 Smith St Lot 2Mulberry
Feb 20260.50$10,000Oleander Dr #18Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.21$20,000775 Forrest Dr Lot 15Bartow
Feb 20260.16$19,050Maitland Ct #6Kissimmee
Feb 20260.16$10,90036 E 8th StFrostproof
Feb 20260.85$9,300Deen Still Rd EPolk City
Feb 20260.45$142,500450 Palma Ceia RdWinter Haven
Feb 20260.50$14,000217 Plumosa DrIndian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.50$14,000217 Plumosa Dr #16Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.52$14,000Fort Myers Dr Lot 44Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.46$50,0000 Youngway DrLakeland
Feb 20260.32$55,000Meadow Glen Rd Lot ALakeland
Feb 20260.12$17,500Denmark St Lot 9Bartow
Feb 20261.00$55,000McClellan Rd Lot 13Frostproof
Feb 20260.52$14,000Fort Myers DrIndian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.50$337,000Sheppard DrLake Wales
Feb 20260.18$19,050Sebring Way Lot 10Kissimmee
Feb 20260.09$130,00031 W Appaloosa Trl #7Lake Wales
Feb 20260.06$147,000164 Horseshoe BndLake Wales
Feb 20260.18$60,000512 Peace Dr Lot 2Kissimmee
Feb 20260.53$35,000S Orange Ave #15Frostproof
Feb 20260.50$55,00031 Arborea South Dr N Lot 33Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.44$225,0001149 Enclave Ct #12Auburndale
Feb 20261.00$72,0005855 Tindel PlLake Wales
Feb 20260.16$19,050Sebring Ct #2Kissimmee
Feb 20260.23$60,000232 STARGRASS DriveAuburndale
Feb 20260.16$250,0001324 Hillsborough DrPoinciana
Feb 20260.15$55,000Marjorie St Lot 6Lakeland
Feb 20260.85$50,5000 Baker RdHaines City
Feb 20260.85$50,5000 Baker Dairy RdHaines City
Feb 20260.12$42,500519 N 6th StHaines City
Feb 20260.29$29,0000 Canal Dr Lot 8Lake Wales
Feb 20260.35$20,000Marlin Dr #5Kissimmee
Feb 20260.32$62,0005011 Pineapple StLake Wales
Feb 20260.21$30,000601 Homosassa Way Lot 1Kissimmee
Feb 20260.12$42,500519 N 6th St #14Haines City
Feb 20260.06$147,000164 Horseshoe Bnd #164Lake Wales
Feb 20260.83$235,0001852 Woodpointe DrWinter Haven
Feb 20260.20$225,000706 Meandering Way #115Polk City
Feb 20260.03$75,000Montreal DrLakeland
Feb 20260.21$92,500498 Waterfern Trail Dr #293Auburndale
Feb 20260.06$25,000Martin Luther King Jr Ave N Lot 2Lakeland
Feb 20260.12$50,0001029 Martin L King Jr Ave Lot 6Lakeland
Feb 20260.95$270,0004753 Emerald Palms CtWinter Haven
Feb 20260.92$56,0000 Marina Pkwy N Lot 16Lake Wales
Feb 20260.22$250,000602 Mediterranean WayPoinciana
Feb 20260.35$22,000408 Main StDundee
Feb 20260.20$52,000117 Albany DrPoinciana
Feb 20260.44$255,0000 Pope Ave NW #2Winter Haven
Feb 20260.50$12,5008 Valencia Dr Lot 4Indian Lake Estates
Feb 20260.15$190,000120 W Patterson StLakeland
Feb 20260.19$145,000724 Teaberry Trl #350Polk City
Feb 20260.13$32,000119 W 7th St Lot 17Lakeland
Jan 20260.28$62,000263 Amaryllis WayLake Alfred
Jan 20260.06$77,00030 Fairview Dr N Lot 30Haines City
Jan 20260.30$190,000120 W Patterson St Lot 5Lakeland
Jan 20260.02$60013th St WLakeland
Jan 20260.06$160,000232 Stallion LnLake Wales
Jan 20260.09$72,0002713 Saint George Dr Lot 2156Davenport
Jan 20260.50$10,000706 Poinciana Dr Lot 3Indian Lake Estates
Jan 20260.12$50,000686 Sandwedge Dr #511Frostproof
Jan 20260.14$30,000Carson AveBabson Park
Jan 20260.26$30,000Park DrBabson Park
Jan 20260.28$62,000263 Amaryllis Way #165Lake Alfred
Jan 20260.03$5,000Avenue J NWWinter Haven
Jan 20260.45$80,0002145 Helwyn RdAuburndale
Jan 20260.11$30,2753024 Sego LnLakeland
Jan 20260.21$63,000178 Blazing Star AveLake Alfred
Jan 20260.26$30,000Park Dr Lot 1Babson Park
Jan 20260.14$30,000Carson Avenue Lot #11Babson Park
Jan 20260.22$63,000178 Blazing Star Ave #211Lake Alfred
Jan 20260.25$259,9007th St WFrostproof
Jan 20260.18$291,2781884 Snapper DrPoinciana
Jan 20260.50$12,000Oleander Dr #14Indian Lake Estates
Jan 20260.22$928,000233 W Central Ave #13Winter Haven
Jan 20260.72$560,0004927 Deckside LoopLakeland
Jan 20260.50$9,500914 Belmonte Dr Lot 7Indian Lake Estates
Jan 20260.47$45,0001926 S Lake Reedy BlvdFrostproof
Jan 20260.63$41,000Scenic HwyBabson Park
Jan 20260.18$30,0000 7th St SELakeland
Jan 20260.06$110,000235 Stallion LnRiver Ranch
Jan 20260.50$13,0001 Eldorado DrIndian Lake Estates
Jan 20260.92$33,100Commonwealth Ave NPolk City
Jan 20260.63$3,700Beatty RdBabson Park
Jan 20260.06$160,000232 Stallion Ln Lot 232Lake Wales
Jan 20260.50$9,6001012 Japonica Dr #6Indian Lake Estates
Jan 20260.89$25,000Commonwealth Ave NPolk City
Jan 20260.09$70,0000 Highway 630 E #83Lake Wales

County Profile

DemographicValue
Total Population (2023)760,961
Population (2020)725,046
Population Growth4.95%
Median Household Income$63,644
Median Home Value$240,000
Total Housing Units329,750
Vacant Housing Units53,107
Housing Vacancy Rate16.1%
Median Age39.6
Bachelor's Degree or Higher80,742 (10.6%)
Unemployment Rate (BLS)5.5%

Market Overview

Polk County, Florida has a population of 760,961, which has grown 4.95% since 2020. The median household income is $63,644, below the national median of $74,580 by 14.7%. With a median home value of $240,000 and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 16.1% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Florida, Polk County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $26,708 per acre, with properties averaging 20.40 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Polk County, Florida?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Polk County has a population of 760,961. The county has grown 4.95% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Polk County?
The median household income in Polk County is $63,644, which is 14.7% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Polk County growing or shrinking?
Polk County is growing. The population has increased 4.95% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Polk County?
The median home value in Polk County is $240,000. The housing vacancy rate is 16.1%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $26,708 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $45,700.
Does Reelvest buy land in Polk County, Florida?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Florida, including Polk County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.