Azalea Park 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 Azalea Park

Living in Azalea Park means joining a diverse, growing community just east of Orlando where you're close enough to the city's job market without being trapped in it. The median household income sits around $63,490, and with a median home value near $284,000 and rent averaging $1,560 a month, you're getting reasonable access to housing compared to much of Central Florida—though like anywhere in the region, you'll want to factor in that Florida heat and humidity year-round. The job market is solid with unemployment hovering around 3.8%, and your commute to Orlando proper typically runs about 31 minutes, which is manageable if you're working downtown or in the tech corridor.

Azalea Park at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Poverty Rate

14.0%

Foreign-Born

21.0%

Broadband Internet

91.4%

of households

Population Growth

+9.6%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Azalea Park$63,490
Florida avg$74,568
US$80,734

Demographics21.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba

Who lives in Azalea Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Azalea Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (24.1%), and 54.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

18.2%

of residents

65 and Older

15.5%

of residents

Households with Kids

28.3%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

21.6%

of households

Married Couples

43.9%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.75

people

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino69.0%
White16.8%
Asian7.3%
Black5.3%
Two or more races1.5%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Cuba24.1%
Venezuela15.8%
Vietnam15.4%
Dominican Republic6.9%
Mexico5.9%
Guatemala3.9%
Colombia3.9%
Ecuador3.3%
El Salvador2.6%
Bangladesh2.3%

Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish54.6%
English only38.0%
Vietnamese4.9%
Other Indo-European1.1%
Other Asian/Pacific0.3%
Chinese0.3%
French/Haitian0.2%
Russian/Slavic0.2%

Cost of Livingrent 7% below FL average

Rent, home values, and income in Azalea Park

In Azalea Park, rent runs 7% below the FL average, and home values are 21% below the FL average.

Median rent (per month)

Azalea Park$1,560
Florida avg$1,669
US$1,413

Median home value

Azalea Park$283,500
Florida avg$359,000
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

73.9%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

26.7%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

101.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$1,721

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

52.9%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1986

median year built

Vacant Homes

7.1%

of housing units

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL

Unemployment in Azalea Park and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Azalea Park, is close to the FL average.

Unemployment rate

Azalea Park3.8%
Florida avg3.9%
US4.3%

Azalea Park: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.4%
3.8%
3.3%
3%
11%
5.2%
3%
2.9%
3.3%
3.8%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Azalea Park is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Azalea Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care23.4%
Transportation & utilities14.8%
Retail13.1%
Professional & business services12.6%
Arts, hospitality & food service8.8%
Construction6.1%
Finance & real estate5.9%
Other services5.6%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$104,090
Healthcare$77,230
Business & Finance$73,450
Education$52,050
Repair & Maintenance$47,930
Construction$47,430
Office & Admin$39,680
Transportation$36,790

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area

Commute29.9 min avg

How Azalea Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Azalea Park, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone76.0%
Carpool11.3%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.1%
Work from home11.8%
Other0.3%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min13.2%
15–29 min41.0%
30–44 min28.9%
45–59 min10.5%
60+ min6.4%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025

    8 mi

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 Azalea Park, 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).

Cold wave · Very HighLightning · Very HighStrong wind · Very HighTornado · Very HighHail · High

Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Orange County, which includes Azalea Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindHailFunnel CloudTropical StormFlood

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
20258Thunderstorm Wind$8,000
202413Thunderstorm Wind$16.6M
20239Hail$8,100
202211Hail$206.0M
20217Thunderstorm Wind$598,500
202013Thunderstorm Wind$956,500
201911Thunderstorm Wind$1.4M
201811Thunderstorm 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

Azalea Park is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Air Quality43 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Orange County, which includes Azalea Park, 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

Azalea Park is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Azalea Park 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

51.5"

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

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
40°50°60°70°80°90°100°8.5"Jan: 2.61" precipitationFeb: 2.06" precipitationMar: 2.74" precipitationApr: 2.70" precipitationMay: 3.66" precipitationJun: 8.17" precipitationJul: 8.07" precipitationAug: 7.66" precipitationSep: 6.55" precipitationOct: 3.24" precipitationNov: 1.73" precipitationDec: 2.28" precipitation52°JJan: high 71°F, low 52°FFFeb: high 74°F, low 54°FMMar: high 78°F, low 58°FAApr: high 83°F, low 63°FMMay: high 88°F, low 69°FJJun: high 91°F, low 73°F92°JJul: high 92°F, low 75°FAAug: high 92°F, low 75°FSSep: high 90°F, low 74°FOOct: high 84°F, low 68°FNNov: high 78°F, low 60°FDDec: high 73°F, low 55°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan71°F52°F2.61"
Feb74°F54°F2.06"
Mar78°F58°F2.74"
Apr83°F63°F2.70"
May88°F69°F3.66"
Jun91°F73°F8.17"
Jul92°F75°F8.07"
Aug92°F75°F7.66"
Sep90°F74°F6.55"
Oct84°F68°F3.24"
Nov78°F60°F1.73"
Dec73°F55°F2.28"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Azalea Park

Uninsured

17.0%

of residents

No hospitals inside Azalea Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Orlando

Orlando Health

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Orlando

University Behavioral Center

Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Orlando

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity34.3%US 36.8%
Diabetes12.6%US 12.6%
High blood pressure30.3%US 37.1%
Current smoking11.8%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity28.7%US 26.6%
Depression15.9%US 23.0%
Asthma8.5%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year74.1%US 78.2%

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.

Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Azalea Park

Azalea Park's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

4

within city limits

Private Schools

2

within city limits

College Degree Rate

25.8%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Azalea Park (within 15 miles)

University of Central Florida

6.7 mi away

Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)

Ana G. Mendez University

4.8 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate

Rollins College

4.4 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)

AdventHealth University

4.8 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)

Herzing University-Orlando

4.6 mi away

Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)

DeVry University-Florida

5.2 mi away

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, 37 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Azalea Park

Azalea Park has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (37 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

37 mi away

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

80 mi away

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

93 mi away

Cities Near Azalea Park

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Azalea Park FAQ

Is Azalea Park, Florida affordable?⌄

Azalea Park's median rent is $1,560/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $63,490/year. Median home value is $283,500.

Is Azalea Park, Florida safe?⌄

Azalea Park 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 Azalea Park, Florida?⌄

Orange County, which includes Azalea Park, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Azalea Park, Florida?⌄

The cost of living in Azalea Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,560/month and median household income is $63,490/year. The median home value is $283,500. About 74% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Azalea Park, Florida?⌄

The average commute in Azalea Park is 30 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