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Living in
Pine Hills.
Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills
If you're thinking about Pine Hills, you're looking at a diverse, densely urban community just west of Orlando with a solid median household income of around $58,673 and a low unemployment rate near 3.8%. The commute to downtown Orlando is typically 30 minutes—short enough to make it manageable if you work in the city, though you'll definitely be car-dependent here. Housing is relatively affordable compared to central Orlando, with median home values around $253,300 and median rent at $1,542, making it appealing if you're priced out of nearby neighborhoods.
Pine Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
35.9%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.9% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Pine Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pine Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (49.3%), and 24.7% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.44
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 8% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pine Hills
In Pine Hills, rent runs 8% below the FL average, and home values are 29% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,567
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $272,067 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Pine Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Pine Hills, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Pine Hills: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pine Hills 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
Commute30.1 min avg
How Pine Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pine Hills, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills, 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, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pine Hills 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
56.8"
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 Pine Hills
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pine Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 1.5 mi away · Orlando
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health-health Central Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Ocoee
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.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pine Hills
Pine Hills's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
21
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pine Hills (within 15 miles)
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, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pine Hills
Pine Hills has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
45 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pine Hills
Hiawassee Branch
7391 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
Cities Near Pine Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pine Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pine Hills FAQ
Is Pine Hills, Florida affordable?⌄
Pine Hills's median rent is $1,542/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $58,673/year. Median home value is $253,300.
Is Pine Hills, Florida safe?⌄
Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Pine Hills, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pine Hills, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Pine Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,542/month and median household income is $58,673/year. The median home value is $253,300. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pine Hills, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Pine Hills is 30 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