Living in Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a city with 60,000 residents in Osceola County, Florida. Millions of visitors come to Kissimmee's theme parks every year, so there's no doubt that the tourist industry dominates life here.

There are a number of attractions designed for tourists in Kissimmee, including dinner theaters themed around the Roaring Twenties and medieval times; lots of miniature golf courses; air-boat, helicopter and segway tours; and more recreational activities, such as go-carting and zip-lining.

But there is life in Kissimmee beyond the tourist attractions. The city's neighborhoods, parks and old-fashioned downtown area with shops and restaurants make it a comfortable place to live. Downtown Kissimmee is home to events designed for locals, including monthly food-truck events and a Kissimmee Valley Farmer's Market every Tuesday night.

Kissimmee started as a steamboat stop at the top of Lake Tohopekaliga, which is now known for its bass fishing and birdwatching. Residents like to stroll along a scenic walking path in Lakefront Park to see waterfowl, alligators and other wildlife.

Kissimmee's most famous neighbor is Walt Disney World, which is just northwest of the city, 30 minutes away. Orlando International Airport and downtown Orlando are also 30 min away.

On the western edge of Kissimmee is Celebration, an upscale residential community with a small-town feel, which was designed and built by Disney. Kissimmee's newer apartment complexes have lots of amenities and also appeal to residents.

Renting in Kissimmee

Apartments for rent in Kissimmee are reasonably priced, below the national average. Your money will go farther here than in some other parts of Florida .

Highlights of Kissimmee:

The Houston Astros: Houston's Major League Baseball team conducts spring training in Kissimmee, at Osceola County Stadium.
Disney Wilderness Preserve: The Nature Conservancy's 11,500-acre Disney Wilderness Preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals.
The Loop and Loop West: This outdoor mall and movie theater complex is popular with residents.
Kissimmee Sports Arena: Newcomers are often surprised to learn that Kissimmee has a strong cowboy heritage; its earliest residents were cattle ranchers. Several times a month, rodeos are held at this arena.

2468 Celebration Blvd

3120 Paradox Cir #108

8829 Grand Palms Cir #A

2960 On The Rocks Point

2013 Grand Oak Dr

2210 Grand Cayman Ct #1722

7773 Spectrum Dr

4807 Clock Tower Dr

1699 Three Bars Rd

161 Southampton Dr

1920 Tohoqua Blvd

1010 Tourmaline Dr

727 Siena Palm Dr

2252 Celebration Blvd

9022 Rhodes St

8655 La Isla Dr

8827 Geneve Ct

8916 Rhodes St

711 Caribbean Dr #MAIN

352 Caribbean Dr #MAIN

100 Acadia Ter #B

405 Caribbean Main Davenport #MAIN

277 Famagusta Dr

7593 Sunny Dreams Ln

770 Siena Palm Dr #105

2636 Willow Glen Cir

161 Coco Plum

2010 Spring Shower Cir

2307 Silver Palm Dr #202

3100 Parkway Blvd