At a Glance
Median Income
$69,268
$41,985 per capita
Home Value
$359,000
Zillow: $371,120
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.5% smoking rate
How Orlando Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orlando's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orlando 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
Orlando residents earn a median household income of $69,268 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,985. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% 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 Orlando is $359,000 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,120. Median rent is $1,650/month, with 33.6% 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 1990.
Education
42.2% of adults in Orlando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orlando has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311,732
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,806/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,268
Per Capita$41,985
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
B+
Home Value$359,000
Rent$1,650
Ownership39.7%
Zillow$371,120
Housing Units144,377
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation92 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations345
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Orlando was founded in 1875.
The median home in Orlando was built in 1990.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
24.1% 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.