Living in Winter Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Park · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Park has 30,274 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $105,724 (42% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $731,400, the median rent is $1,738/month.
Winter Park at a glance
- Population
- 30,274
- Median age
- 44State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $105,724State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $731,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,738/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Winter Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Winter Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Park the median home value is $731,400, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,738 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,238 a month in housing costs.
Winter Park median household income
The median household income in Winter Park is $105,724 and the income per person is $82,310. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Winter Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,213
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.19
Winter Park demographics
- Population
- 30,274
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 12,846
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Park ›
Education in Winter Park
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Winter Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Winter Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | 30,274 | $105,724 | $731,400 | $1,738 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
| Goldenrod | 12,878 | $67,563 | $358,700 | $1,734 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Azalea Park | 16,180 | $63,490 | $283,500 | $1,560 |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
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What is the median household income in Winter Park, FL?
The median household income in Winter Park is $105,724, 42% 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 Park?
The median home value in Winter Park is $731,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Winter Park?
The median gross rent in Winter Park is $1,738 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Winter Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Winter Park?
The median age in Winter Park is 44 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Winter Park?
The average commute to work in Winter Park is 22 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Park?
The unemployment rate in Winter Park is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Park?
65.2% of adults in Winter Park 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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