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Oviedo.
About
Life in Oviedo
Oviedo offers a solid middle-ground option if you want suburban convenience without being fully absorbed into Orlando's sprawl, though the trade-offs are worth understanding upfront. The median home price around $454,000 and rental costs near $1,963 per month reflect Central Florida's broader affordability advantage compared to many metros, and the median household income of $117,000 suggests a fairly affluent, education-focused community—over half of residents hold bachelor's degrees. The job market is stable with unemployment around 3.7%, and your average commute is under 27 minutes, though you'll definitely need a car since this is suburban Florida.
Oviedo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
16.1%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Oviedo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oviedo, the largest foreign-born group is from India (8.5%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.5%
of households
Married Couples
63.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.99
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 Oviedo
In Oviedo, rent runs 17% above the FL average, and home values are 26% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,494
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $504,529 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Oviedo and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oviedo 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 Oviedo 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
Commute26.5 min avg
How Oviedo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oviedo, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 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 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oviedo runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
101.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
533.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oviedo Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Seminole County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Seminole County, which includes Oviedo, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,800 |
| 2022 | 12 | Hail | $241.0M |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,500 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $5,000 |
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
Seminole County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Seminole County, which includes Oviedo, is typically good — 307 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
307
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Seminole County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oviedo has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
115
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 50°F | 2.36" |
| Feb | 74°F | 52°F | 2.25" |
| Mar | 78°F | 56°F | 2.85" |
| Apr | 83°F | 61°F | 2.35" |
| May | 89°F | 67°F | 3.31" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.19" |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 7.29" |
| Aug | 93°F | 75°F | 6.77" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 6.24" |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 3.90" |
| Nov | 78°F | 58°F | 1.88" |
| Dec | 73°F | 53°F | 2.24" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oviedo
Oviedo has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 5.3 mi away · Orlando
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Sanford
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 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.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oviedo
Oviedo's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oviedo (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, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oviedo
Oviedo has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
28 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oviedo
East Branch Library
310 Division Street, Oviedo
Cities Near Oviedo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oviedo?
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Oviedo FAQ
Is Oviedo, Florida affordable?⌄
Oviedo's median rent is $1,955/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,070/year. Median home value is $454,000.
Is Oviedo, Florida safe?⌄
Oviedo's violent crime rate was 101 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 533 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oviedo, Florida?⌄
Oviedo has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oviedo, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Oviedo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,955/month and median household income is $117,070/year. The median home value is $454,000. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oviedo, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Oviedo 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