Living in Winter Garden, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Garden · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Garden has 47,872 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $106,495 (43% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $476,000, the median rent is $1,963/month.
Winter Garden at a glance
- Population
- 47,872
- Median age
- 40.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $106,495State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $476,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,963/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Winter Garden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Winter Garden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Garden the median home value is $476,000, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,963 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,424 a month in housing costs.
Winter Garden median household income
The median household income in Winter Garden is $106,495 and the income per person is $46,282. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Winter Garden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,326
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.96
Winter Garden demographics
- Population
- 47,872
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 15,980
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Garden ›
Education in Winter Garden
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Winter Garden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Garden
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Winter Garden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
| Tildenville | 183 | $71,589 | $555,100 | — |
| Oakland | 3,646 | $152,195 | $557,500 | $2,308 |
| Lake Butler | 17,125 | $182,500 | $930,500 | $2,487 |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $406,400 | $1,946 |
| Windermere | 3,086 | $177,778 | $987,500 | $3,107 |
| Montverde | 2,249 | $97,031 | $523,300 | $1,893 |
| Paradise Heights | 877 | $53,511 | — | $1,523 |
| Horizon West | 67,416 | $127,335 | $562,200 | $2,464 |
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Winter Garden ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Winter Garden: FAQ
What is the median household income in Winter Garden, FL?
The median household income in Winter Garden is $106,495, 43% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Winter Garden?
The median home value in Winter Garden is $476,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Winter Garden?
The median gross rent in Winter Garden is $1,963 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Winter Garden, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Winter Garden?
The median age in Winter Garden is 40.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Winter Garden?
The average commute to work in Winter Garden is 27 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Garden?
The unemployment rate in Winter Garden is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Garden?
46.1% of adults in Winter Garden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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