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Living in
Celebration.
Celebration 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 Celebration
Celebration is a community of 13,150 people in Florida. The median household income is $96,242, median rent runs about $2,020 per month, and median home values are around $635,000. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Celebration at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
16.4%
Broadband Internet
88.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics16.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Celebration: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Celebration, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (36.0%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 21% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Celebration
In Celebration, rent runs 21% above the FL average, and home values are 77% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,315
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Celebration and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Osceola County, which includes Celebration, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Celebration: Osceola County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Osceola County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Celebration is about 3% of Osceola County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Celebration 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
Commute27.5 min avg
How Celebration residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Celebration, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 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 Celebration, 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 Celebration, 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
Celebration is about 3% of Osceola County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Osceola County, which includes Celebration, 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
Celebration is about 3% of Osceola County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Celebration 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
51.3"
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 Celebration
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Celebration's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.5 mi away · Orlando
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Kissimmee
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Davenport
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.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Celebration
Celebration's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Celebration
Celebration has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
58 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
87 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Celebration
West Osceola Branch Library
305 Campus Street, Celebration
Cities Near Celebration
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Celebration?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Celebration FAQ
Is Celebration, Florida affordable?⌄
Celebration's median rent is $2,020/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,242/year. Median home value is $635,000.
Is Celebration, Florida safe?⌄
Celebration 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 Celebration, Florida?⌄
Osceola County, which includes Celebration, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Celebration, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Celebration is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,020/month and median household income is $96,242/year. The median home value is $635,000. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Celebration, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Celebration 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