As of 2012, Polk County's population is 20,510 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.92 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Polk County is $188,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.15 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 0.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Polk County public schools spend $5,510 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Polk County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Polk County is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Polk County jobs have Increased by 0.47 percent.
See Places Rated and Ranked Click Here
 | Average Commute time is 29 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 |