About Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee sits in the shadow of Walt Disney World, and the tourism and hospitality sector dominates the local economy. Hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, and theme park employment provide the majority of jobs, many at lower wage levels. The area has experienced explosive population growth as Orlando metro workers seek more affordable housing. Florida's lack of state income tax helps stretch modest incomes, but the service-economy wage structure keeps average AGI below many Florida metros. Puerto Rican migration has given Kissimmee a distinctive cultural character, making it one of the most Hispanic communities in central Florida.