At a Glance
Median Income
$106,371
$43,721 per capita
Home Value
$428,200
Zillow: $566,535
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
11.2% smoking rate
How Winter Garden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winter Garden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winter Garden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winter Garden residents earn a median household income of $106,371 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,721. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Winter Garden is $428,200 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $566,535. Median rent is $1,727/month, with 27.9% 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 2004.
Education
43.6% of adults in Winter Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winter Garden has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47,182
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,879/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,371
Per Capita$43,721
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$428,200
Rent$1,727
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$566,535
Housing Units15,941
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation121 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Winter Garden was founded in 1908.
The median home in Winter Garden was built in 2004.
18.0% 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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
20.2% 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.