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Polk County · Florida

Haines City, FL

Quick answer

Haines City is in Polk County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $280,000. Disney is about 29 km away and MCO airport 44 km. US-27 and US-17/92, with fast access to I-4; Disney about 30 minutes away.

What the city is like

Haines City presents itself as the "Heart of Florida" and is one of the cities receiving the most new residential developments along the US-27 corridor. It is minutes from Davenport and the tourism corridor, with a lower entry cost.

Economy

Logistics and distribution along the I-4 corridor, citrus agribusiness, tourism and services.

Access

US-27 and US-17/92, with fast access to I-4; Disney about 30 minutes away.

Recreation

Lake Eva Park, Ridge Island Groves, fast access to LEGOLAND and the Orlando parks.

Tenant profile

Working families of the logistics and tourism corridor; solid long-term rental absorption.

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Ridge Community Senior High School · Boone Middle School · Eastside Elementary School

Official school assignment depends on the homesite address and is set by the Polk County school district.

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$280,000new home
Fixed cost /month
$269.70HOA + CDD
Disney
~29 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Haines City

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Communities

Where to buy in Haines City

Model home in Crosswinds, Haines City / Davenport, Florida 5 available

Crosswinds

Haines City / Davenport, FL · Polk County

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Starting at$280,000

1.269 to 2.828 sq ft · 118-263 m²

HOA $51.54 CDD $218.16 ~29 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Haines City

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Haines City?
In Haines City, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Crosswinds (from $280,000, HOA $51.54, CDD $218.16).
How much does a new home in Haines City cost?
Meritage list prices in Haines City start at $280,000, for homes from 1.269 to 2.828 square feet. Figures verified on October 30, 2026.
Is Haines City far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Haines City communities, Disney is about 29 km away and Downtown Orlando about 50 km, in a straight line. US-27 and US-17/92, with fast access to I-4; Disney about 30 minutes away.
What is the economy of Haines City like?
Logistics and distribution along the I-4 corridor, citrus agribusiness, tourism and services.
What is the tenant profile in Haines City?
Working families of the logistics and tourism corridor; solid long-term rental absorption.