About

Life in Casselberry

This is a solidly middle-class suburban community in the Orlando metro area where you'll find a real mix of families, retirees, and working professionals—not a vacation destination masquerading as a hometown. The median home price around $299,200 and median rent near $1,674 are reasonable for the region, though keep in mind you're still dealing with Florida's cost structure. Job market is stable with unemployment at 3.7%, and the average commute of 26.7 minutes is manageable if your work is somewhere in the metro corridor.

Casselberry at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Foreign-Born

15.8%

Broadband Internet

93.5%

of households

Population Growth

+10.2%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Casselberry$62,447
Florida avg$74,568
US$80,734

Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Colombia

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

In Casselberry, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (15.3%), and 21.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

17.6%

of residents

65 and Older

17.6%

of residents

Households with Kids

24.0%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

35.4%

of households

Married Couples

35.2%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.22

people

Race & Ethnicity

White52.4%
Hispanic or Latino28.0%
Black8.6%
Two or more races5.6%
Asian4.8%
Other0.6%

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

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Colombia15.3%
Cuba9.8%
Haiti9.2%
India6.5%
Dominican Republic5.9%
Mexico5.8%
China5.3%
Venezuela3.8%
Russia3.3%
Costa Rica2.7%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only71.0%
Spanish21.6%
French/Haitian2.3%
Other Indo-European1.3%
Russian/Slavic1.2%
Chinese1.2%
Tagalog/Filipino0.3%
Other Asian/Pacific0.3%

Cost of Livingrent about average for FL

Rent, home values, and income in Casselberry

In Casselberry, home values are 17% below the FL average.

Median rent (per month)

Casselberry$1,674
Florida avg$1,669
US$1,413

Median home value

Casselberry$299,200
Florida avg$359,000
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

58.2%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

25.6%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

101.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$1,542

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

59.5%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1983

median year built

Vacant Homes

4.1%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$287,258
$370,517
$344,012
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $344,012 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL

Unemployment in Casselberry and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Casselberry is close to the FL average.

Unemployment rate

Casselberry3.7%
Florida avg3.9%
US4.3%

City-level rate · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.2%
3.7%
3.3%
3%
8.4%
4.5%
2.8%
2.8%
3.1%
3.7%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

City-level (BLS) · Annual averages

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

Education & health care19.9%
Professional & business services14.7%
Arts, hospitality & food service13.8%
Retail12.3%
Construction8.5%
Finance & real estate7.6%
Transportation & utilities5.9%
Other services5.5%

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

Commute27.6 min avg

How Casselberry residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Casselberry, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone64.6%
Carpool10.0%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.7%
Work from home20.1%
Other3.1%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min17.1%
15–29 min41.1%
30–44 min24.7%
45–59 min10.0%
60+ min7.0%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

    Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025

    9 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025

    17 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 51% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Casselberry runs 51% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

160.7

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

1,727

per 100,000 residents

Above average (1,552 national, 2025)

Casselberry 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).

Hurricane · HighLightning · HighStrong wind · HighTornado · HighInland flooding · Moderate

Seminole County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Seminole County, which includes Casselberry, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindHailTropical StormTornadoLightning

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
20255Thunderstorm Wind$4.5M
20248Thunderstorm Wind$30.0M
20235Thunderstorm Wind$10,800
202212Hail$241.0M
20216Thunderstorm Wind$3,500
20208Thunderstorm WindNone reported
20198Thunderstorm Wind$1.4M
20185Hail$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 Casselberry, 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

Casselberry 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

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 Casselberry

Uninsured

13.3%

of residents

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

Oviedo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Oviedo

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Orlando

Aspire Health Partners

Psychiatric · 9.3 mi away · Orlando

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity30.4%US 36.8%
Diabetes11.4%US 12.6%
High blood pressure32.0%US 37.1%
Current smoking12.0%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity23.3%US 26.6%
Depression17.3%US 23.0%
Asthma9.5%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year77.0%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.

Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Casselberry

Casselberry's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

2

within city limits

Private Schools

4

within city limits

College Degree Rate

32.0%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1:1

National avg 16:1

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

Colleges & Universities in Casselberry

Herzing University-Orlando

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

Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)

University of Central Florida

8.4 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

12.4 mi away

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

Rollins College

5.1 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

6.6 mi away

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

DeVry University-Florida

9.3 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, 35 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Casselberry

Casselberry has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (35 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

35 mi away

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

73 mi away

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

85 mi away

Public Libraries in Casselberry

Central Branch Library/Jean F. Rhein Library

215 North Oxford Road, Casselberry

Central library~64 hrs/week

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Casselberry FAQ

Is Casselberry, Florida affordable?⌄

Casselberry's median rent is $1,674/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $62,447/year. Median home value is $299,200.

Is Casselberry, Florida safe?⌄

Casselberry's violent crime rate was 161 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1727 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Casselberry, Florida?⌄

Casselberry has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Casselberry, Florida?⌄

The cost of living in Casselberry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,674/month and median household income is $62,447/year. The median home value is $299,200. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Casselberry, Florida?⌄

The average commute in Casselberry is 28 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