Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Kissimmee, FL
About Kissimmee
Kissimmee is Osceola County's largest city and the historic heart of Central Florida — a former cattle town that grew into a tourism-adjacent hub south of Orlando, with deep roots along Lake Tohopekaliga and the Kissimmee River. The housing mix is broad: older lakefront and downtown blocks, mid-century ranch neighborhoods, and large newer subdivisions and vacation-home communities toward the theme-park corridor. It and relocating buyers who want lake life, established parks and easy access to Orlando without paying Orlando prices.
Home prices in Kissimmee
Home prices in Kissimmee vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Kissimmee
- Kissimmee Lakefront Park
- Shingle Creek Regional Park & Pioneer Village
- Old Town
- Fun Spot America Kissimmee
- Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
- Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
- Gatorland
Commuting from Kissimmee
- Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via FL-417 or US-192/FL-528 (approximate).
- SunRail commuter rail: Kissimmee station (and Tupperware station on the south side) connects to downtown Orlando and Winter Park.
Schools in Kissimmee
Public schools: School District of Osceola County. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Kissimmee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kissimmee, FL?
Home prices in Kissimmee vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Kissimmee, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via FL-417 or US-192/FL-528 (approximate). - Which school district serves Kissimmee, FL?
Kissimmee is served by School District of Osceola County. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.