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Goldenrod.
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a community of 12,603 people in Florida. The median household income is $67,563, median rent runs about $1,734 per month, and median home values are around $358,700. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Goldenrod at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
15.0%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Goldenrod: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Goldenrod, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (9.8%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
32.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Goldenrod
Rent and home values here are close to the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,088
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Goldenrod and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Goldenrod, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Goldenrod: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Goldenrod is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Goldenrod 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
Commute27.1 min avg
How Goldenrod residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Goldenrod, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 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 23% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which covers Goldenrod, 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).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Goldenrod, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16.6M |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $8,100 |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $206.0M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $598,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $956,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm 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
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod, 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
Goldenrod 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
Goldenrod 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
56.2"
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
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.70" |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.17" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.07" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.66" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 1.73" |
| Dec | 73°F | 55°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Goldenrod
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Goldenrod's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Oviedo
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Orlando
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 6 mi away · Orlando
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.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Goldenrod
Goldenrod's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Goldenrod (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
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, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Goldenrod
Goldenrod has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
34 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayCities Near Goldenrod
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Goldenrod FAQ
Is Goldenrod, Florida affordable?⌄
Goldenrod's median rent is $1,734/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $67,563/year. Median home value is $358,700.
Is Goldenrod, Florida safe?⌄
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Goldenrod, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Goldenrod, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Goldenrod is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,734/month and median household income is $67,563/year. The median home value is $358,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Goldenrod, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Goldenrod 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