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Living in
Alafaya.
Alafaya is an unincorporated community in Orange County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Alafaya
If you're considering a move to Alafaya, understand that you're buying into a solidly built, family-oriented suburb about 9 miles east of downtown Orlando—not a destination town, but a genuine place where nearly 93,000 people actually live their lives. The area has real economic substance: median household income sits around $100,950, unemployment is a healthy 3.8%, and the education level is notably high with nearly half the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Housing costs have climbed significantly, with median home values around $425,500 and median rent at $1,999 monthly, so this is definitely a move that requires solid financial footing, though it's still reasonable compared to major coastal metros.
Alafaya at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Alafaya: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alafaya, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (9.2%), and 26.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.7%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Alafaya
In Alafaya, rent runs 20% above the FL average, and home values are 19% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,315
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Alafaya and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Alafaya, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Alafaya: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Alafaya Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute31.1 min avg
How Alafaya residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alafaya, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which covers Alafaya, runs 23% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
404.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,423.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Orange County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Alafaya, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16.6M |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $8,100 |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $206.0M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $598,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $956,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Alafaya, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
98
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alafaya has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.70" |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.17" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.07" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.66" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 1.73" |
| Dec | 73°F | 55°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alafaya
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Alafaya's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 1.4 mi away · Orlando
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Oviedo
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Orlando
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alafaya
Alafaya's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Alafaya (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 109 students · in-state tuition $15,992 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alafaya
Alafaya has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
31 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alafaya
Alafaya Branch
12000 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Cities Near Alafaya
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Alafaya?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Alafaya FAQ
Is Alafaya, Florida affordable?⌄
Alafaya's median rent is $1,999/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $100,950/year. Median home value is $425,500.
Is Alafaya, Florida safe?⌄
Alafaya is policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 404 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1424 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alafaya, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Alafaya, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alafaya, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Alafaya is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,999/month and median household income is $100,950/year. The median home value is $425,500. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Alafaya, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Alafaya is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from