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Ocoee.
About
Life in Ocoee
Living in Ocoee means embracing suburban Orlando life with reasonable access to the broader metro area, though you'll need a car for most daily activities and face a typical 30-minute commute to major job centers. The weather is the classic Florida trade-off: genuinely hot and humid from late spring through early fall, with afternoon thunderstorms common in summer, balanced by mild winters that rarely get truly cold. Families appreciate the strong school system through Orange County Public Schools and the family-focused community feel, though the area skews suburban and chain-oriented rather than having strong walkable neighborhoods or a distinctive local character.
Ocoee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
24.4%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+9.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ocoee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ocoee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.0%), and 19.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
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 17% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Ocoee
In Ocoee, rent runs 17% above the FL average, and home values are 13% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,275
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $414,035 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Ocoee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ocoee is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ocoee 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
Commute30.5 min avg
How Ocoee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ocoee, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 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 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Ocoee runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
264.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,275.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Ocoee 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 Ocoee, 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
Ocoee is about 3% 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 Ocoee, 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
Ocoee is about 3% 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
Ocoee 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
130
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ocoee
Ocoee has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Orlando Health-health Central Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Orlando
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 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.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ocoee
Ocoee's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ocoee (within 15 miles)
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, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ocoee
Ocoee has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
49 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ocoee
West Oaks Branch
1821 East Silver Star Road, Ocoee
Cities Near Ocoee
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ocoee FAQ
Is Ocoee, Florida affordable?⌄
Ocoee's median rent is $1,946/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $98,911/year. Median home value is $406,400.
Is Ocoee, Florida safe?⌄
Ocoee's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is below the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2276 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ocoee, Florida?⌄
Ocoee has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ocoee, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Ocoee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,946/month and median household income is $98,911/year. The median home value is $406,400. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ocoee, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Ocoee is 31 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