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Buenaventura Lakes.
Buenaventura Lakes is an unincorporated community in Osceola County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Buenaventura Lakes
This is a solidly working and middle-class neighborhood where you'll find strong Latino community presence and cultural identity—nearly 70 percent of residents speak a language other than English at home, and Puerto Rican culture shapes the neighborhood's character and social fabric. Housing costs are reasonable by Florida standards, with median home values around $327,500 and median rents at $1,806 monthly, making it more affordable than much of the Orlando metro area. The job market is steady with unemployment around 4.1 percent, though you'll want to factor in that average commute time runs about 31 minutes, which reflects the sprawling nature of central Florida.
Buenaventura Lakes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Foreign-Born
27.5%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
-7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.5% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Buenaventura Lakes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Buenaventura Lakes, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (22.1%), and 60.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.22
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 8% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Buenaventura Lakes
In Buenaventura Lakes, rent runs 8% above the FL average, and home values are 9% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,994
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Buenaventura Lakes and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Osceola County, which includes Buenaventura Lakes, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Buenaventura Lakes: Osceola County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Osceola County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Buenaventura Lakes 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
Commute29.6 min avg
How Buenaventura Lakes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Buenaventura Lakes, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, which covers Buenaventura Lakes, runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
240.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
1,054.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
Policed by Osceola County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHail most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Osceola County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Osceola County, which includes Buenaventura Lakes, the most common type is hail, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Tropical Storm | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245.0M |
| 2021 | 2 | Strong Wind | $2,500 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
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
Osceola County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Osceola County, which includes Buenaventura Lakes, is typically good — 305 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
305
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Osceola County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Buenaventura Lakes has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 48°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 74°F | 51°F | 2.37" |
| Mar | 78°F | 54°F | 3.07" |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 2.43" |
| May | 87°F | 66°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 9.18" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.21" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.38" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 5.88" |
| Oct | 85°F | 66°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 1.99" |
| Dec | 74°F | 52°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Buenaventura Lakes
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Buenaventura Lakes's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Kissimmee
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Orlando
Blackberry Center - Oglethorpe of Orlando
Psychiatric · 5.3 mi away · Saint Cloud
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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Buenaventura Lakes (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
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, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
48 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library
405 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee
Cities Near Buenaventura Lakes
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Buenaventura Lakes?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Buenaventura Lakes FAQ
Is Buenaventura Lakes, Florida affordable?⌄
Buenaventura Lakes's median rent is $1,806/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $68,887/year. Median home value is $327,500.
Is Buenaventura Lakes, Florida safe?⌄
Buenaventura Lakes is policed by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 241 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is below the national average of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1054 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Buenaventura Lakes, Florida?⌄
Osceola County, which includes Buenaventura Lakes, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Buenaventura Lakes, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Buenaventura Lakes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,806/month and median household income is $68,887/year. The median home value is $327,500. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Buenaventura Lakes, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Buenaventura Lakes 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