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Living in
Hunters Creek.
Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek
This is a planned community that's grown into a genuinely established neighborhood rather than a transient suburb, with a population now over 21,000 and solid roots in Orange County. You're looking at a median household income around $100,000 with a median home value of $450,000 and rent averaging $2,088 monthly — pricing that reflects central Florida's real estate market, so it's not cheap, but the employment picture is strong with just a 3.8% unemployment rate and plenty of job access through the broader Orlando metro area. The community itself skews toward young families and established professionals (median age 35, with over a third of households earning good household incomes), and there's genuine diversity here: a white majority alongside meaningful Asian, Latino, and African American communities that shape the local culture and food scene.
Hunters Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
40.1%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.1% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Hunters Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hunters Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (25.3%), and 41.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
61.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
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 25% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Hunters Creek
In Hunters Creek, rent runs 25% above the FL average, and home values are 25% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,358
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Hunters Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Hunters Creek, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Hunters Creek: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hunters Creek is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hunters Creek 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
Commute27.6 min avg
How Hunters Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hunters Creek, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 Hunters Creek, 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 Hunters Creek, 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
Hunters Creek is about 2% 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 Hunters Creek, 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
Hunters Creek is about 2% of Orange 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
Hunters Creek 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
53.1"
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 Hunters Creek
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hunters Creek's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Orlando
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Kissimmee
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 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.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hunters Creek
Hunters Creek's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.6% 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
51.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hunters Creek (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (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, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hunters Creek
Hunters Creek has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
50 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
94 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Hunters Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hunters Creek?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hunters Creek FAQ
Is Hunters Creek, Florida affordable?⌄
Hunters Creek's median rent is $2,088/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $99,195/year. Median home value is $450,100.
Is Hunters Creek, Florida safe?⌄
Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Hunters Creek, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hunters Creek, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Hunters Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,088/month and median household income is $99,195/year. The median home value is $450,100. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hunters Creek, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Hunters Creek 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