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Orlando.
About
Life in Orlando
Living in Orlando means embracing heat and humidity as a permanent fact of life—summers run hot and wet from May through October, with afternoon thunderstorms hitting almost daily and heat indices regularly climbing over 110°F. The flip side is a genuinely pleasant winter (November through April) with warm days and cool nights that draw plenty of locals outside, though you'll need to accept that the humid subtropical climate shapes your entire year's rhythm. The city's tourism economy—driven by Disney World 21 miles away, Universal Studios, and the convention center—keeps the job market resilient and the city bustling, but that also means you're living alongside millions of annual visitors and constant development; the metro area has grown 11% and now tops 2.67 million people, making sprawl and traffic real considerations on your commute (average 26.7 minutes).
Orlando at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Foreign-Born
25.4%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+8.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.4% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Orlando: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Orlando, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (17.5%), and 28.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 Orlando
In Orlando, home values are 10% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,213
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $372,775 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Orlando and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orlando is 0.4 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Orlando 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
Commute26.2 min avg
How Orlando residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Orlando, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 110% above national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Orlando runs 110% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
835.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
4,035.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
Orlando 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 Orlando, 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
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Orlando, 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
Climate91°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Orlando has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
110
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 50°F | 2.48" |
| Feb | 75°F | 52°F | 2.04" |
| Mar | 79°F | 56°F | 3.03" |
| Apr | 84°F | 61°F | 2.58" |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 4.02" |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 8.05" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.46" |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 7.69" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 6.37" |
| Oct | 85°F | 66°F | 3.46" |
| Nov | 78°F | 58°F | 1.79" |
| Dec | 74°F | 53°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare7 hospitals, avg 3.8/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Orlando
Orlando has 7 hospitals, averaging 3.8 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
7
within city limits
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.8 / 5
Orlando VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 10.6 mi away · Orlando
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Kissimmee
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Oviedo
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.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Orlando
Orlando's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
74
within city limits
Private Schools
27
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Orlando
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)
Nearby Colleges (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 · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (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)
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, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Orlando
Orlando has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
40 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Orlando
Orlando Public Library
101 East Central Blvd., Orlando
Southeast Branch
5575 South Semoran Blvd., Orlando
Washington Park Branch
5151 Raleigh Street, Suite A, Orlando
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Orlando FAQ
Is Orlando, Florida affordable?⌄
Orlando's median rent is $1,747/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $72,336/year. Median home value is $394,100.
Is Orlando, Florida safe?⌄
Orlando's violent crime rate was 836 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is significantly above the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4036 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Orlando, Florida?⌄
Orlando has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Orlando, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Orlando is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,747/month and median household income is $72,336/year. The median home value is $394,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Orlando, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Orlando is 26 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