At a Glance
Median Income
$98,289
$40,229 per capita
Home Value
$391,900
Zillow: $499,085
Median Rent
$1,834/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
334 sunny days/yr
How Alafaya Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alafaya's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alafaya a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alafaya residents earn a median household income of $98,289 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,229. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alafaya is $391,900 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,085. Median rent is $1,834/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Alafaya reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,230/100K.
Education
49.3% of adults in Alafaya hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alafaya has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population90,874
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,966/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,289
Per Capita$40,229
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$391,900
Rent$1,834
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$499,085
Housing Units33,539
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,230/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days334/yr
Rain67.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Alafaya was built in 2002.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.