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Horizon West.
Horizon West 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 Horizon West
Horizon West is a young, growing suburban community that appeals most to families and professionals seeking proximity to Orlando's job market without being in the city itself. The master-planned layout with five distinct villages and greenbelts was intentionally designed to feel organized, though the reality is still very much suburban sprawl—you'll need a car for nearly everything, and that 28-minute average commute can stretch significantly during peak times heading toward downtown Orlando. Housing is expensive here, with median home values around $562,000 and rent averaging $2,464 monthly, reflecting the overall affluence of the area and strong population demand.
Horizon West at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
26.9%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics26.9% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Horizon West: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Horizon West, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (37.3%), and 13.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
64.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.10
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 48% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Horizon West
In Horizon West, rent runs 48% above the FL average, and home values are 57% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,959
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2014
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Horizon West and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Horizon West, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Horizon West: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Horizon West is about 5% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Horizon West 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
Commute27.2 min avg
How Horizon West residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Horizon West, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 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 Horizon West, 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 Horizon West, 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
Horizon West is about 5% 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 Horizon West, 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
Horizon West is about 5% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Horizon West has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
129
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 75°F | 51°F | 2.34" |
| Mar | 79°F | 55°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 84°F | 59°F | 3.08" |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.22" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.14" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.65" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.81" |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.02" |
| Oct | 85°F | 65°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 2.06" |
| Dec | 73°F | 52°F | 2.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Horizon West
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Horizon West's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Clermont
Orlando Health-health Central Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Ocoee
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.4 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.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Horizon West
Horizon West's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Horizon West
Horizon West has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
57 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
90 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayCities Near Horizon West
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Horizon West?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Horizon West FAQ
Is Horizon West, Florida affordable?⌄
Horizon West's median rent is $2,464/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,335/year. Median home value is $562,200.
Is Horizon West, Florida safe?⌄
Horizon West 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 Horizon West, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Horizon West, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Horizon West, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Horizon West is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,464/month and median household income is $127,335/year. The median home value is $562,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Horizon West, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Horizon West 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