Homes for sale in
Highland City, Florida
Small-town Polk living between Tampa and Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$214,900
Median list price
$176
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
Highland City sits in the heart of Polk County, a quiet unincorporated community just south of Lakeland where the pace is slower and the commute runs in nearly every direction. Kids here are zoned for Highland City Elementary, Bartow Middle, and George Jenkins High, and the location puts you roughly 43 minutes from downtown Tampa and 49 from Walt Disney World — close enough to work or play on either coast without paying metro prices.
The for-sale market is tight and affordable right now, with just two active listings and a median list price of $214,900. Buyers can browse by price and still find options under $200K, though with so little on the market, the smart move is to watch new single-family homes as they come up and move quickly when the right one lands.
Highland City is in Polk County, Florida.
Quick facts
$199,900 – $230K price range
1,275 sqft median home
$1,850/mo median rent
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Highland City
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$199,900$219,900
4119 SE LEMON AVENUE, HIGHLAND CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
$229,900$244,900
4104 ORANGE AVENUE SE, HIGHLAND CITY
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Highland City market
Highland City vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 42.8% yr/yr
Homes on the market
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Highland City, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland City
True between-the-metros location
You're about 43 minutes from downtown Tampa and 49 from Walt Disney World, making either side of I-4 reachable for work or weekends.
Prices under the regional average
The median list price is $214,900, with active homes running from $199,900 to $229,900.
Zoned for George Jenkins High
Local students attend Highland City Elementary, Bartow Middle, and George Jenkins High, all within Polk County's school system.
A mix of home styles
Current inventory includes both a single-family residence and a manufactured home, giving budget-minded buyers more than one path in.
Homes move at a steady clip
With a median of 29.5 days on market, well-priced listings here don't tend to sit for long.
Population
12,732
Median age
38.5
Median income
$88,628
Median home value
$301,600
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland City home
≈ $1,586/mo
$214,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$1,850/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Highland City real estate FAQs
Is Highland City a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small-scale community in central Polk County that appeals to buyers who want affordable housing and an easy reach to both Tampa and Orlando. Families often choose it for the school zoning — Highland City Elementary, Bartow Middle, and George Jenkins High — and commuters like being about 43 minutes from downtown Tampa and 49 from Walt Disney World.
Is Highland City expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in Polk County, with a median list price of $214,900 and homes currently ranging from $199,900 to $229,900. The average cost works out to about $176 per square foot on a typical 1,275-square-foot home.
What do homes cost in Highland City?+
Right now the median list price is $214,900, and both active listings fall between $199,900 and $229,900. If you want to see what fits your budget, you can browse by price to find the lower end of the range.
How is the Highland City housing market?+
Inventory is very limited — just two active listings at the moment, split between a single-family home and a manufactured home. Homes that are priced right move at a median of about 29.5 days, so serious buyers should keep an eye on just reduced listings and act when something good appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $2,931 per year, which is modest for the area. HOA data isn't available for the current listings, and if you're renting rather than buying, the median rent sits around $1,850 a month.
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