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Altamonte Springs, FL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Bennett K.

Life in Altamonte Springs as a young professional

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Altamonte Springs sits at 240.0 per 100K...

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Harper

Housing in Altamonte Springs compared to Los Angeles

Hello, I'm originally from Phoenix and Household incomes average around $64,106 in Altamonte Springs. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot ...

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William Brown

Cost of living reality check -Altamonte Springs

So, Military spouse here. With a population of 45,657, Altamonte Springs is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Ther...

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Joseph G.

Studio apartments in Altamonte Springs -options?

Hey, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Altamonte Springs sits at 240.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $263,600 on average. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inves...

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Bennett K.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Altamonte Springs?

I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreciated.

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Ava Cook

Why I chose Altamonte Springs over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2018. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Altamonte Springs sits at 240.0 per 100K. With a population of 45,657, Altamonte Springs is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which i...

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Kayden

Is Altamonte Springs a good place to live?

Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $64,106, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surpr...

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Ava Cook

Anyone else love living in Altamonte Springs?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Altamonte Springs sits at 240.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $263,600 on average. The...

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born_kinsley85

Best hidden gems in Altamonte Springs

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $263,600 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest?...

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Serenity

Day-to-day life in Altamonte Springs, FL

Alright, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? Appreciate any input. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Ariana Edwards

How is the nightlife in Altamonte Springs?

Hey folks, Just moved here 8 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit nee...

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sarah_rider

Altamonte Springs is underrated, change my mind

OK so The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,657 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfec...

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Emma Murphy

Day-to-day life in Altamonte Springs, FL

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Altamonte Springs sits at 240.0 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?

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Harper

Thinking about relocating to Altamonte Springs from Los Angeles

Random thought, I'm originally from Memphis and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,657 people. Median household income is $64,106, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,624/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Emma Murphy

Studio apartments in Altamonte Springs -options?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $263,600, which seems about average. With a population of 45,657, Altamonte Springs is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household...

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