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Life in University (Orange County)
The job market is healthy with unemployment well below the national average, and if you work in the broader Orlando area, your commute will likely be reasonable at around 23 minutes. Housing is relatively affordable compared to many Florida metros, though you should expect to pay in the $299k range for a home or around $1,400 for rent; it's not cheap, but it's not premium either. The community is genuinely diverse, which shapes the local food, schools, and neighborhood character—don't expect a homogeneous suburb.
University (Orange County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
20.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in University (Orange County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In University (Orange County), the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (25.3%), and 21.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
5.6%
of residents
65 and Older
6.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
24.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
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 13% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in University (Orange County)
In University (Orange County), rent runs 13% below the FL average, and home values are 17% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,881
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
37.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in University (Orange County) and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes University (Orange County), is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
University (Orange County): Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
University (Orange County) is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What University (Orange County) 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
Commute23.9 min avg
How University (Orange County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In University (Orange County), most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 61% 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 University (Orange County), 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 University (Orange County), 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
University (Orange County) 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 University (Orange County), 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
University (Orange County) is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
University (Orange County) 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
56.2"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in University (Orange County)
University (Orange County) has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Oviedo
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in University (Orange County)
University (Orange County)'s student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in University (Orange County)
Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for University (Orange County)
University (Orange County) has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
30 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
78 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayCities Near University (Orange County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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University (Orange County) FAQ
Is University (Orange County), Florida affordable?⌄
University (Orange County)'s median rent is $1,445/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $59,852/year. Median home value is $298,900.
Is University (Orange County), Florida safe?⌄
University (Orange County) 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 University (Orange County), Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes University (Orange County), has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in University (Orange County), Florida?⌄
The cost of living in University (Orange County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,445/month and median household income is $59,852/year. The median home value is $298,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in University (Orange County), Florida?⌄
The average commute in University (Orange County) is 24 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