Florida · Metropolitan Area
Winter Garden is a mid-size city in Florida with a population of 47,182. Residents earn $106,371 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Winter Garden receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Winter Garden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winter Garden is $106,371, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Winter Garden among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Winter Garden is $428,200, making it a premium housing market at 52% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,727 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 424 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,894 per 100,000, 48% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Winter Garden has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 73.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.6% |
| 99% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,371 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,721 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,905 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,038 |
| County GDP | $160,400M |
| Restaurants | 3,857 |
| Healthcare | 4,318 |
| Retail | 5,138 |
| Manufacturing | 874 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,880 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $428,200 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $566,092 |
| Median List Price | $689,900 |
| Median List Price | $689,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $254 |
| Homes Sold | 50 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 29.3% |
| Inventory | 133 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,727 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,432 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,880 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,030/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,318 |
| Total Violent | 423.9/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Murder | 5.2/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.6/100K |
| Robbery | 83.2/100K |
| Assault | 306.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,894.4/100K |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 504.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,293.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 200 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5412°N, 81.5912°W |
| County FIPS | 12095 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,879/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 14 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,318 |
| Restaurants | 3,857 |
| Retail Stores | 5,138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 200 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |