Kissimmee is a city in Osceola county, known as a popular area for vacation homes. It is close to all of the tourist attractions, and also has a large open air mall called the Loop. It is also home to Osceolas Heritage Park which houses a sports stadium and a concert arena.
The City of Kissimmee is one of the fastest growing communities in Florida. Kissimmee offers numerous ways to get invloved in the community--whether you are a resident or visitor.
Kissimmee is a community of neighborhoods for families...making this a great place to visit, but a better place to call home. With an outstanding quality of life, Kissimmee residents have access to an impressive education system, a revitalized and thriving downtown district, affordable housing, and a high level of municipal services.
From the City's wide range of parks and recreational activities to the theme parks, eco-tourism and world class fishing...it is easy to see why Kissimmee received the All-America City designation in 2008.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $150,498
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $198,617; Detached houses: $216,442; Townhouses or other attached units: $135,180; In 2-unit structures: $183,572; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $136,840; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $116,161; Mobile homes: $43,399
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 62,632. Kissimmee covers 16.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 70 feet above sea level. Area codes: 407, 321
Weather
Kissimmee, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 47.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Kissimmee is 48.01 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 7.32 Inches.
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