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Winter Springs.
About
Life in Winter Springs
Winter Springs offers a stable suburban lifestyle in the Orlando metro area without the tourism-focused chaos of the theme park corridor. The job market here is solid with a 3.7% unemployment rate, and the median household income of $92,574 reflects a community that skews toward established families and professionals—about half the adult population holds a college degree. You'll find a good mix of married couples (52% of households), single parents, and empty nesters, which means the neighborhoods have real diversity in life stages rather than feeling like one demographic slice.
Winter Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Winter Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Winter Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (9.8%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 12% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Winter Springs
In Winter Springs, rent runs 12% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,446
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $423,358 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Winter Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Winter Springs 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 Springs 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
Commute29.1 min avg
How Winter Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Winter Springs, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 55% 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
- 19 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 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Winter Springs runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
174.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
759.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Winter Springs 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 Winter Springs, 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 Winter Springs, 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
Winter Springs 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
49.6"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Winter Springs
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Winter Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oviedo Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Oviedo
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Sanford
University Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 8.8 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.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Winter Springs
Winter Springs's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.9%
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 Winter Springs (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, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Winter Springs
Winter Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
32 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayCities Near Winter Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Winter Springs?
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Winter Springs FAQ
Is Winter Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Winter Springs's median rent is $1,867/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $92,574/year. Median home value is $378,700.
Is Winter Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Winter Springs's violent crime rate was 175 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 760 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Winter Springs, Florida?⌄
Winter Springs 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 Winter Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Winter Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,867/month and median household income is $92,574/year. The median home value is $378,700. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Winter Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Winter Springs is 29 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