At a Glance
Median Income
$77,214
$37,738 per capita
Home Value
$327,400
Zillow: $449,462
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Longwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longwood residents earn a median household income of $77,214 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,738. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Longwood is $327,400 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,462. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 39.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Longwood reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,604/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Longwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longwood has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population15,952
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,890/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,214
Per Capita$37,738
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$327,400
Rent$1,661
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$449,462
Housing Units6,095
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property2,604/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault202/100K
Burglary424/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Longwood was founded in 1878.
The median home in Longwood was built in 1979.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% 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.
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