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Maitland.
About
Life in Maitland
Life in this suburban Orlando enclave is comfortable and relatively stable, with a median household income of $97,150 and an unemployment rate of just 3.8%—solid fundamentals for anyone weighing a move to Central Florida. Housing won't feel cheap at a median home value of $526,400 and median rent around $2,071 monthly, but you're getting a well-established community of roughly 19,000 residents with genuine character, not just another faceless sprawl development. What keeps people here is actually the texture of the place: the Enzian Theater showing independent films and hosting the Florida Film Festival, the Art & History Museums with their stunning Mayan Revival architecture from the 1930s, 21 lakes including the 451-acre Lake Maitland offering actual water access for weekends, and a growing arts and cultural scene that feels intentional rather than imposed.
Maitland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Maitland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maitland, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (13.7%), and 15.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
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 24% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Maitland
In Maitland, rent runs 24% above the FL average, and home values are 46% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,675
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $478,403 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Maitland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Maitland, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Maitland: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Maitland is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Maitland 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
Commute23.3 min avg
How Maitland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maitland, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 14 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 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maitland runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,248.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maitland Police Department
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 Maitland, 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
Maitland is about 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 Maitland, 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
Maitland is about 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
Maitland 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
55.1"
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 Maitland
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Maitland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Orlando
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 5.6 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maitland
Maitland's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 58.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maitland (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, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maitland
Maitland has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
39 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maitland
Maitland Public Library
501 South Maitland Avenue, Maitland
Cities Near Maitland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Maitland?
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Maitland FAQ
Is Maitland, Florida affordable?⌄
Maitland's median rent is $2,071/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $97,150/year. Median home value is $523,200.
Is Maitland, Florida safe?⌄
Maitland's violent crime rate was 207 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1249 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maitland, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Maitland, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maitland, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Maitland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,071/month and median household income is $97,150/year. The median home value is $523,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maitland, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Maitland is 23 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