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Winter Park.
About
Life in Winter Park
Winter Park offers a distinctly different Orlando experience—tree-canopied neighborhoods and a walkable downtown core rather than sprawl and traffic. The median household income here is solid at $105,724, and the job market is stable with 4.0% unemployment, though many residents commute into broader Orlando for work (plan on about 24 minutes average). Housing isn't cheap—median home values sit around $731,000 and rent averages $1,738 monthly—so this is clearly an affluent community where nearly two-thirds of residents hold college degrees.
Winter Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Winter Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Winter Park, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (9.1%), and 9.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
24.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.6%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 Winter Park
In Winter Park, home values are 104% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,401
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $466,389 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Winter Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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
Commute22 min avg
How Winter Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Winter Park, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Winter Park runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
244.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,417.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Winter Park 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 Winter Park, 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
Winter Park is about 2% 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 Winter Park, 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
Winter Park is about 2% 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
Winter Park 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
55.1"
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 Winter Park
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Winter Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Orlando
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 5.7 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.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Winter Park
Winter Park's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Winter Park
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (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 · 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 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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Winter Park
Winter Park has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
38 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Winter Park
Winter Park Public Library
1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park
Cities Near Winter Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Winter Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Winter Park FAQ
Is Winter Park, Florida affordable?⌄
Winter Park's median rent is $1,738/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $105,724/year. Median home value is $731,400.
Is Winter Park, Florida safe?⌄
Winter Park's violent crime rate was 245 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1417 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Winter Park, Florida?⌄
Winter Park has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Winter Park, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Winter Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,738/month and median household income is $105,724/year. The median home value is $731,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Winter Park, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Winter Park is 22 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