Conway 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 Conway

Conway is a community of 13,346 people in Florida. The median household income is $87,405, median rent runs about $1,682 per month, and median home values are around $405,800. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.

Conway at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

44.1 yrs

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Foreign-Born

9.1%

Broadband Internet

94.3%

of households

Population Growth

-1.3%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Conway$87,405
Florida avg$74,568
US$80,734

Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Colombia

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

In Conway, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (21.1%), and 18.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

18.1%

of residents

65 and Older

21.3%

of residents

Households with Kids

29.2%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

20.7%

of households

Married Couples

55.9%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.59

people

Race & Ethnicity

White64.9%
Hispanic or Latino24.7%
Two or more races4.9%
Asian2.4%

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

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Colombia21.1%
Venezuela18.2%
Cuba14.5%
Dominican Republic7.3%
Philippines5.1%
Vietnam4.0%
England3.8%
Haiti3.5%
Canada3.2%
El Salvador2.9%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only77.5%
Spanish18.9%
French/Haitian1.3%
Russian/Slavic0.8%
Tagalog/Filipino0.4%
Other Asian/Pacific0.4%
Arabic0.4%
Vietnamese0.3%

Cost of Livingrent about average for FL

Rent, home values, and income in Conway

In Conway, home values are 13% above the FL average.

Median rent (per month)

Conway$1,682
Florida avg$1,669
US$1,413

Median home value

Conway$405,800
Florida avg$359,000
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

54.6%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

27.5%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

101.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$2,857

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

86.4%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1975

median year built

Vacant Homes

3.0%

of housing units

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL

Unemployment in Conway and typical pay across the metro area

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

Unemployment rate

Conway3.8%
Florida avg3.9%
US4.3%

Conway: 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

Conway is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

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

Education & health care22.4%
Professional & business services18.7%
Arts, hospitality & food service13.1%
Retail10.5%
Transportation & utilities9.7%
Construction6.3%
Finance & real estate6.0%
Manufacturing4.9%

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

Commute26.6 min avg

How Conway residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Conway, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone72.2%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.7%
Work from home18.0%
Other1.3%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min9.6%
15–29 min48.3%
30–44 min30.6%
45–59 min7.1%
60+ min4.3%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025

    5 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 Conway, 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 Conway, 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

Conway is less than 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 Conway, 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

Conway is less than 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

Conway 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 Conway

Uninsured

8.5%

of residents

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

Orlando Health

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Orlando

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Orlando

Aspire Health Partners

Psychiatric · 7.5 mi away · Orlando

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity31.2%US 36.8%
Diabetes10.8%US 12.6%
High blood pressure32.5%US 37.1%
Current smoking11.5%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity21.4%US 26.6%
Depression17.7%US 23.0%
Asthma9.1%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year77.2%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.

Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Conway

Conway's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

4

within city limits

Private Schools

1

within city limits

College Degree Rate

41.5%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

National avg 16:1

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

Colleges Near Conway (within 15 miles)

University of Central Florida

10.8 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

2 mi away

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

Rollins College

6.6 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

5.7 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

8.2 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

3.8 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, 40 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Conway

Conway 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 away

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

84 mi away

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

97 mi away

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Conway FAQ

Is Conway, Florida affordable?⌄

Conway's median rent is $1,682/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,405/year. Median home value is $405,800.

Is Conway, Florida safe?⌄

Conway 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 Conway, Florida?⌄

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

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

The cost of living in Conway is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,682/month and median household income is $87,405/year. The median home value is $405,800. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Conway, Florida?⌄

The average commute in Conway is 27 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