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Grenelefe, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida.
Population
2,797
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
658
ZIP codes
0
Grenelefe and its ZIP codes
Grenelefe at a glance
- Grenelefe is 58% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,939, 20% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,000 (9% below Florida) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
Local data for Grenelefe, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grenelefe, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,939
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,099), Mexican Americans (168), German Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Grenelefe.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,763
264,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.3B
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Grenelefe, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grenelefe, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
742
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,144
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 50°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grenelefe, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.7%
U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts
Cities near Grenelefe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake HamiltonTown | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| DundeeTown | 4.8 mi | 11.2 |
| Haines CityCity | 5.4 mi | 23.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| DavenportCity | 7 mi | 4.4 |
| PoincianaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 71.9 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake WalesCity | 10 mi | 20.3 |
| Winter HavenCity | 11 mi | 33.2 |
| LoughmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake AlfredCity | 13 mi | 21 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grenelefe, FL in?
- Grenelefe is in Polk County, Florida.
- What is the population of Grenelefe, FL?
- About 2,797 people live in Grenelefe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grenelefe?
- Nearby places include Lake Hamilton (4.2 mi), Dundee (4.8 mi), Haines City (5.4 mi), Waverly (6.5 mi), Davenport (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023