When someone says “Orlando,” what’s the first thing to cross your mind? While Disney first put Orlando on the map for mainstream America the traits that make Orlando such a great place to live are farther-reaching than you may have first thought. They extend well beyond that world-famous mouse and encompass a booming city that is primed for growth. Yes, there’s sunshine aplenty and temperatures that rarely dip below the 60s, but the charming neighborhoods, diverse population, robust employment and year-round recreation make this vacation hot spot a great place to put down roots. Here are some of the top neighborhoods to check out.
Population: 333
Distance to downtown: 2.9 miles
Time to travel downtown: 10 min
Rose Isle is a small neighborhood just north of downtown Orlando with a population of 333. Rose Isle is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Rose Isle offers residents a sparse urban feel and most residents own their homes. Near Rose Isle there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Rose Isle tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rose Isle are above average.
This neighborhood is very nice. It has the looks and appeal of a luxury gated community found in older communities coupled with amazing central Florida weather. Surrounded by lakes such as Lake Estelle, Lake Rowena and Lake Sue there are lake views everywhere you turn. This is a great community for young professionals or people who wish to be close to the trendy downtown Orlando scene. One drive down North Mills Avenue will convince you of that. The median household income is $134,000 and the average home price is $432,000 in 2020. With such a great location and surroundings you know why it's ranked one of the top places to settle in Orlando.
2. Downtown
Population: 13,639
Distance to downtown: 0 miles
Time to travel downtown: 0 min
Downtown is a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida with a population of 13,639. Downtown Orlando sits in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living downtown offers residents a dense urban feel with most residents renting their homes. There are tons of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks to keep young professionals entertained. Many young professionals and retirees live in Downtown and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Downtown are above average.
The median list price per square foot in Downtown Orlando is $163, which is higher than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro average of $151. The median price of homes currently listed in Orlando is $285,000 while the median price of homes that sold is $270,500. The median rent price in Orlando is $1,600, which is the same as the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro median of $1,600.
3. Baldwin Park
Population: 6,200
Distance to downtown: 4.6 miles
Time to travel downtown: 16 min
Baldwin Park is a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida with a population of 6,200. Baldwin Park is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Baldwin Park offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Baldwin Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Baldwin Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Baldwin Park are highly rated.
The median list price per square foot in Baldwin Park is $246, which is higher than the Orlando average of $163. The median price of homes currently listed in Baldwin Park is $560,000 while the median price of homes that sold is $511,700.
4. Kissimmee
Population: 69,833
Distance to downtown: 22.7 miles
Time to travel downtown: 41 min
Kissimmee is a town in Florida with a population of 69,833. Kissimmee is in Osceola County. Living in Kissimmee offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kissimmee there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Kissimmee and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kissimmee are above average.
The median list price per square foot in Kissimmee is $134, which is lower than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro average of $151. The median price of homes currently listed in Kissimmee is $259,900 while the median price of homes that sold is $244,500. The median rent price in Kissimmee is $1,600, which is the same as the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro median of $1,600.
5. Altamonte Springs
Population: 43,426
Distance to downtown: 10.2 miles
Time to travel downtown: 19 min
Altamonte Springs is a suburb of Orlando with a population of 43,426. Altamonte Springs is in Seminole County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Altamonte Springs offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Altamonte Springs and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Altamonte Springs are highly rated.
The median list price per square foot in Altamonte Springs is $136, which is lower than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro average of $151. The median price of homes currently listed in Altamonte Springs is $189,000 while the median price of homes that sold is $181,300. The median rent price in Altamonte Springs is $1,195, which is lower than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro median of $1,600.
6. Winter Park
Population: 30,189
Distance to downtown: 5 miles
Time to travel downtown: 16 min
Winter Park is a suburb of Orlando with a population of 30,189. Winter Park is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Winter Park offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Winter Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Winter Park and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Winter Park are highly rated.
The median list price per square foot in Winter Park is $225, which is higher than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro average of $151. The median price of homes currently listed in Winter Park is $408,995 while the median price of homes that sold is $307,400. The median rent price in Winter Park is $1,675, which is higher than the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro median of $1,600.
7. Park Lake/Highland
Population: 853
Distance to downtown: 1.2 miles
Time to travel downtown: 5 min
Park Lake/Highland is a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida with a population of 853. Park Lake/Highland is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Park Lake/Highland offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Park Lake/Highland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Park Lake/Highland and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Park Lake/Highland are above average.
8. Lake Eola Heights
Population: 2,065
Distance to downtown: .9 miles
Time to travel downtown: 4 min
Lake Eola Heights is a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida with a population of 2,065. Lake Eola Heights is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Lake Eola Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lake Eola Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lake Eola Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lake Eola Heights are above average.
The median home value in Lake Eola Heights is $357,209. Lake Eola Heights home values have gone up 1.7% over the past year.