At a Glance
Median Income
$123,586
$51,489 per capita
Home Value
$498,700
Zillow: $276,850
Median Rent
$2,236/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Horizon West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horizon West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horizon West a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horizon West residents earn a median household income of $123,586 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,489. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Horizon West is $498,700 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,850. Median rent is $2,236/month, with 29.2% 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 2013.
Safety & Crime
Horizon West reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 632/100K.
Education
58.1% of adults in Horizon West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horizon West has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population62,152
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,894/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,586
Per Capita$51,489
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$498,700
Rent$2,236
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$276,850
Housing Units20,003
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent32/100K
Property632/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Horizon West was built in 2013.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.5% 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.