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Life in Altamonte Springs
If you're considering Altamonte Springs, you're looking at a solidly suburban Central Florida community where you're within easy reach of Orlando's job market and attractions without being in the thick of the tourist zone. The median home price is around $293,000 with a median rent of $1,740, which sits in the middle ground for the region—not cheap, but more affordable than closer-in Orlando neighborhoods. Employment looks stable with a 3.4% unemployment rate, and the commute averages about 27 minutes, though that depends entirely on where you're working in the metro area.
Altamonte Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
16.0%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.0% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Altamonte Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Altamonte Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (8.9%), and 19.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.3%
of households
Married Couples
26.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Altamonte Springs
In Altamonte Springs, home values are 18% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,806
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $289,149 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Altamonte Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Altamonte Springs is 0.5 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Altamonte Springs 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
Commute25.7 min avg
How Altamonte Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Altamonte Springs, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Altamonte Springs runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,792
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Altamonte Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Seminole County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Seminole County, which includes Altamonte Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,800 |
| 2022 | 12 | Hail | $241.0M |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,500 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $5,000 |
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
Seminole County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Seminole County, which includes Altamonte Springs, is typically good — 307 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
307
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Seminole County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Altamonte Springs 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
55.1"
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 Altamonte Springs
Uninsured
14.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Altamonte Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Orlando
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 6.9 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 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 Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.5%
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 Altamonte Springs (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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
40 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs City Library
281 North Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs
Cities Near Altamonte Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Altamonte Springs FAQ
Is Altamonte Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Altamonte Springs's median rent is $1,740/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $64,070/year. Median home value is $293,000.
Is Altamonte Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Altamonte Springs's violent crime rate was 286 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1792 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Altamonte Springs, Florida?⌄
Altamonte Springs has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Altamonte Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Altamonte Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,740/month and median household income is $64,070/year. The median home value is $293,000. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Altamonte Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Altamonte Springs is 26 minutes, which is about 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