As of 2012, Polk County's population is 31,137 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.37 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Polk County is $119,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.07 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 13.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Polk County public schools spend $4,239 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.7 students per teacher in Polk County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Polk County is 7.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Polk County jobs have Increased by 3.16 percent.
Ranked #73 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #86 Best Green Cities
Ranked #119 2005 Best Places to Live
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 | 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
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