As of 2011, Polk County's population is 599,464 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 23.96 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Polk County is $126,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -12.21 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 5.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Polk County public schools spend $4,860 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Polk County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Polk County is 11.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Polk County jobs have Decreased by 0.02 percent. | Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Polk County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes
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