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Living in
Southchase.
Southchase 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 Southchase
Life in Southchase is fundamentally suburban and family-oriented—this is a neighborhood where about 41 percent of households have kids under 18, and the median age hovers around 39, so you're looking at a fairly settled community rather than a transient one. The job market is stable with unemployment at just 3.8 percent, and you'll benefit from being part of the greater Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, which means decent employment options even if Southchase itself is purely residential; a typical commute runs about 29 minutes. Housing costs are moderate for Florida—median home prices around $389,000 and median rent near $2,016 a month—which feels reasonable compared to coastal Florida, though you should know the area is experiencing population decline (down 7.6 percent recently), which might reflect people's feelings about the suburban sprawl and car dependency that comes with unincorporated Orange County living.
Southchase at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
40.5%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.5% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Southchase: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Southchase, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (22.1%), and 40.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.06
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 21% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Southchase
In Southchase, rent runs 21% above the FL average, and home values are 8% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,831
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Southchase and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Southchase, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Southchase: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Southchase is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Southchase 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
Commute27.1 min avg
How Southchase residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Southchase, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 Southchase, 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 Southchase, 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
Southchase is less than 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 Southchase, 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
Southchase is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Southchase 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
53.1"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Southchase
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Southchase's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.3 mi away · Orlando
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Kissimmee
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 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.
Education20.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Southchase
Southchase's student/teacher ratio is 20.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Southchase (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 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, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Southchase
Southchase has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
48 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Southchase
South Creek Branch
1702 Deerfield Blvd., Orlando
Cities Near Southchase
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Southchase?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Southchase FAQ
Is Southchase, Florida affordable?⌄
Southchase's median rent is $2,016/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $92,431/year. Median home value is $388,800.
Is Southchase, Florida safe?⌄
Southchase 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 Southchase, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Southchase, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Southchase, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Southchase is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,016/month and median household income is $92,431/year. The median home value is $388,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Southchase, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Southchase 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