Orlando, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Orange County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Orlando based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
311,732
2023 ACS
Median Income
$69,268
2023
Median Home Value
$359,000
2023
Median Rent
$1,650
2023
Median Age
35.1
Unemployment
5.3%
Cost of Living Index
131.7
100 = national avg
Orlando is a city in Orange County, Florida, with a population of 311,732 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Orlando is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in Orlando is $69,268, and the median home value is $359,000. The cost of living index is 131.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,650 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 35.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
311,732
Male
153,714
49.3%
Female
158,018
50.7%
Median Age
35.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
29.9%
High School or Higher
46.2%
Foreign Born
24.1%
Veterans
3.7%
Married
33.6%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.581
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
43.2%
Foreign Born
24.1%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
35.6%
111,039 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
64.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
292,462
English Only
59.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
83,372 speakers
Limited English
16.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
83.2%
Limited English Proficiency
16.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
11,428
3.7% of population
Disability Rate
30.7%
3,512 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$49,656
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
8,999
78.7%
Female Veterans
2,429
21.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$49,656
Non-Veteran Income
$38,651
Difference
$11,005
28.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
3,512
Without Disability
7,916
Disability Rate
30.7%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
156,401
#1 Ancestry
German
6.4% (19,951)
#2 Ancestry
West Indian
6.2% (19,358)
#3 Ancestry
American
6.1% (18,989)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
126,665
Family Households
70,091
55.3%
Married Couples
43,544
34.4%
Non-Family Households
56,574
44.7%
Single Mother Households
19,474
15.4%
Single Father Households
7,073
5.6%
Living Alone
41,082
32.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
58,868
In Married Couple
35,753
60.7%
With Single Mother
19,409
33.0%
With Single Father
3,706
6.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$79,891
Married Couple Income
$105,138
Single Mother Income
$41,689
Single Father Income
$62,079
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
5,245
Grandparents Responsible
1,296
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$69,268
-5% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,985
+13% vs national
Poverty Rate
15.5%
+14% vs national
Gini Index
0.4967
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.3%
+2% vs national
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
of households
How Orlando Compares
Orlando vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Orlando is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Orlando, FL has a median household income of $69,268, making it the 12,551st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher median household income than 55% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Orlando, FL has a per capita income of $41,985, making it the 7,487th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher per capita income than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Orlando, FL has a poverty rate of 15.5%, making it the 10,635th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher poverty rate than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Orlando, FL has a unemployment rate of 5.3%, making it the 10,861st highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher unemployment rate than 65% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Orlando. The median household income here is $69,268.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
+8% vs FL avg
Labor Force
180,119
Employed
169,869
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
46.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
35.1
Work from Home
15.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$96.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
131.7
100 = national avg
+31.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$57,961
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$137,000
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,731
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,972
per month
The median household income in Orlando, FL is $69,268, which is 5.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,985. The poverty rate of 15.5% is higher than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4967, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 180,119. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 131.7, which is 31.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 178.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,961 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$409,802
Median List Price
$390,750
Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Days on Market
72
Active Inventory
1,541
Months of Supply
5.6
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$367,868
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,850
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
8.8%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
21.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
274
New Listings
490
Pending Sales
402
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$246
Median List $/SF
$249
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Orlando, FL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, home prices have risen 449.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 82.3%. The 10-year growth rate is 128.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 58.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL housing market rather than Orlando alone.
Metro area: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Orlando vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Orlando is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Orlando, FL has a median home value of $359,000, making it the 5,398th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher median home value than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Orlando, FL has a median rent of $1,650, making it the 3,244th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher median rent than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Orlando, FL has a price per square foot of $246, making it the 5,423rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher price per square foot than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Orlando, FL has a rent burden of 28.6%, making it the 1,651st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Orlando has a higher rent burden than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$359,000
Median Rent
$1,650
Total Housing Units
146,615
Vacancy Rate
13.6%
Owner Occupied
39.6%
Renter Occupied
60.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,922
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,549
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,922
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.81%
of home value
Median Home Value
$359,000
Estimated Mean Tax
$4,003
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,922) by the median home value ($359,000). In Orlando, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.81%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Orlando, FL is $409,802 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 72 days on the market. 8.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $246. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,850/month. About 39.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1991. There are 146,615 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,922. The effective tax rate is 0.81%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)Violent Crime Rate
8.36
per 1,000 residents
+199% vs national
Property Crime Rate
40.28
per 1,000 residents
+114% vs national
Total Crimes
15,115
2022
Violent Clearance
2%
cases solved
Property Clearance
10%
cases solved
YoY Change
-2.9%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2020
How Orlando Compares
Source: FBI (2022)Orlando vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2022)Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Orlando is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2022)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2022)Orlando police solve 16% of motor vehicle theft cases but only 0% of aggravated assault cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2022)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2022)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 32 | 0.10 | 15.6% |
| Rape | Violent | 226 | 0.73 | 14.6% |
| Robbery | Violent | 426 | 1.37 | 0.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 1,913 | 6.16 | 0.0% |
| Burglary | Property | 1,398 | 4.50 | 9.9% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 9,861 | 31.74 | 9.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 1,258 | 4.05 | 15.7% |
Orlando, FL reported 2,598 violent crimes and 12,517 property crimes in 2022. The violent crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 residents is 198.6% above the national average of 2.80 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 2% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 9,861 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 34.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,598 | 12,517 | 8.36 | 40.28 |
| 2020 | 2,526 | 11,158 | 8.61 | 38.03 |
| 2019 | 2,158 | 14,100 | 7.39 | 48.27 |
| 2017 | 2,119 | 15,490 | 7.46 | 54.55 |
| 2016 | 2,328 | 14,498 | 8.38 | 52.20 |
| 2015 | 2,525 | 16,148 | 9.41 | 60.16 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.4
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
39
Public Assistance
$328.7M
Individual Assistance
$190.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
19 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $14.1M | $14.7M |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Idalia → | Hurricane | Aug 2023 | $504K | — |
| Tropical Storm Idalia → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2023 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $852K | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $53.9M | $66.0M |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $6K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $6.7M | $8.9M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $76.4M | $43.4M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $6.7M | $31K |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Hermine → | Hurricane | Sep 2016 | $22K | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $551K | — |
Showing 20 of 55 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,264
Total Claims Paid
$72,940,357
Avg Claim Payout
$32,217
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
56
Federal Funding
$14,765,594
Properties Protected
128
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.05
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 40 | $5,508,448 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 8 | $1,947,248 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $141,380 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $0 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $1,399,385 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Orlando has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 39 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (19 declarations). 2,264 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $328,717,176 in public assistance recovery funding. $190,883,297 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 56 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.7%
Arthritis
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
28.6%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.2%
Orlando has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Orlando Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Orlando | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Aspire Health Partners | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ucf Lake Nona Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Orlando Va Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
44
Pop. Served
1,210,223
Violations (5yr)
17
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION | 536,466 | 0 |
| OCUD/EASTERN WATER SYSTEM (2 WP) | 293,374 | 0 |
| OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS) | 206,742 | 0 |
| OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) | 80,738 | 0 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | 44,103 | 0 |
| WINTER SPRINGS, CITY OF (3 WPS) | 34,657 | 0 |
| TAFT WATER ASSOCIATION | 4,232 | 0 |
| WESTGATE RIVER RANCH ; RV RESORT | 2,100 | 1 |
| OCUD/NORTHEAST RESORT (CONSECUTIVE) | 772 | 0 |
| SILVER STAR VILLAGE (2 WPS) | 639 | 0 |
| HERMITS COVE WATER SYSTEM | 558 | 0 |
| TOMOKA VIEW ESTATES | 478 | 0 |
| SMITH LAKE SHORES VILLAGE | 400 | 0 |
| OCUD/MAGNOLIA WOODS CONSEC.WTR SYSTEM | 347 | 0 |
| SHELLY PARK | 335 | 0 |
| PALM PORT SUBDIVISION | 318 | 0 |
| TOWER MANOR MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 310 | 0 |
| LEISURE MEADOWS MH RANCH | 300 | 0 |
| JUNGLE DEN | 276 | 3 |
| LAS COLINAS WATER PLANT | 260 | 1 |
| BEE'S RV RESORT | 245 | 0 |
| EAGLE LAKES WTP | 231 | 0 |
| FERNWOOD MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 199 | 0 |
| OCUD/DAETWYLER SHORES (CONSEC) | 189 | 0 |
| TWIN RIVERS ESTATES | 184 | 0 |
| ONE GOLDEN OAK (CONSECUTIVE) | 175 | 0 |
| HOULTON MHP LLC | 170 | 0 |
| WILDERNESS THE | 139 | 0 |
| BENTWOOD ESTATES MHP | 135 | 0 |
| CORA-WIN COVE | 127 | 1 |
| EVANRIDGE MHP | 125 | 0 |
| HICKORY LAKE ESTATES | 114 | 0 |
| LAKE BAMBI MH RANCH | 100 | 0 |
| BASS CAPITAL MHP | 99 | 0 |
| OAK PARK VILLAGE | 95 | 0 |
| LAKE TOHO RESORT | 70 | 9 |
| WOLF BRANCH MEADOWS | 70 | 1 |
| OCUD/LAKE JOHN SHORES WTR SYS | 67 | 0 |
| SPRING LAKE ESTATES LLC | 55 | 1 |
| HUNTINGTON MOBILE HOME PARK | 52 | 0 |
| HILLCREST | 50 | 0 |
| OCUD/PARTLOW ACRES(CONSEC.) | 49 | 0 |
| KISSIMMEE RV PARK | 43 | 0 |
| PINE ISLAND | 35 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
5.9M MT
Top Emitter
Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center
3.9M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center Orlando Utilities Commission (Inc) | Power Plants | 3,936,840 |
Stanton A Nextera Energy Inc | Power Plants | 1,331,143 |
Orlando CoGen Atlantic Power Corp | Power Plants | 436,567 |
ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILL Orange County Utilities - Solid Waste Div | Waste | 165,146 |
FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY - ORLANDO Energy Transfer Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 40,244 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 44 water systems serving the area. 17 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 5.9M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
69.5%
-12% vs national
Public Transit
1.9%
+111% vs national
Work From Home
15.1%
+63% vs national
Carpool
8.9%
Walk / Bike
2.1%
combined
How Orlando's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
39
2023
6-Year Avg
43
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
15
Cyclist
4
Nighttime
23
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| 2022 | 48 | 50 | 0 | 17 | 3 |
| 2021 | 49 | 54 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
| 2020 | 42 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 36 | 38 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 32 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Orlando, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.1% work from home, which is above the FL state average of 13.8%. Public transit is used by 1.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.9% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 39 traffic fatalities from 39 fatal crashes. 15 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
92.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.6%
of households
No Internet
5.4%
of households
Total Households
126,665
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.5%
of households
Smartphone
95.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.5%
of households
Tablet
66.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-22% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-26% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.5¢
per kWh
-26% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$156
residential
+12% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Orlando vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
44
Population Served
1,210,223
Violations (5yr)
17
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION | Community | Ground water | 536,466 | 0 |
| OCUD/EASTERN WATER SYSTEM (2 WP) | Community | Ground water | 293,374 | 0 |
| OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS) | Community | Ground water | 206,742 | 0 |
| OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) | Community | Ground water | 80,738 | 0 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | Community | Ground water | 44,103 | 0 |
| WINTER SPRINGS, CITY OF (3 WPS) | Community | Ground water | 34,657 | 0 |
| TAFT WATER ASSOCIATION | Community | Ground water | 4,232 | 0 |
| WESTGATE RIVER RANCH ; RV RESORT | Community | Ground water | 2,100 | 1 |
| OCUD/NORTHEAST RESORT (CONSECUTIVE) | Community | Purchased ground water | 772 | 0 |
| SILVER STAR VILLAGE (2 WPS) | Community | Ground water | 639 | 0 |
| HERMITS COVE WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 558 | 0 |
| TOMOKA VIEW ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 478 | 0 |
| SMITH LAKE SHORES VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 400 | 0 |
| OCUD/MAGNOLIA WOODS CONSEC.WTR SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 347 | 0 |
| SHELLY PARK | Community | Ground water | 335 | 0 |
| PALM PORT SUBDIVISION | Community | Ground water | 318 | 0 |
| TOWER MANOR MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | Community | Ground water | 310 | 0 |
| LEISURE MEADOWS MH RANCH | Community | Ground water | 300 | 0 |
| JUNGLE DEN | Community | Purchased ground water | 276 | 3 |
| LAS COLINAS WATER PLANT | Community | Ground water | 260 | 1 |
| BEE'S RV RESORT | Community | Ground water | 245 | 0 |
| EAGLE LAKES WTP | Community | Ground water | 231 | 0 |
| FERNWOOD MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | Community | Ground water | 199 | 0 |
| OCUD/DAETWYLER SHORES (CONSEC) | Community | Purchased ground water | 189 | 0 |
| TWIN RIVERS ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 184 | 0 |
| ONE GOLDEN OAK (CONSECUTIVE) | Community | Purchased ground water | 175 | 0 |
| HOULTON MHP LLC | Community | Ground water | 170 | 0 |
| WILDERNESS THE | Community | Ground water | 139 | 0 |
| BENTWOOD ESTATES MHP | Community | Ground water | 135 | 0 |
| CORA-WIN COVE | Community | Ground water | 127 | 1 |
| EVANRIDGE MHP | Community | Ground water | 125 | 0 |
| HICKORY LAKE ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 114 | 0 |
| LAKE BAMBI MH RANCH | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| BASS CAPITAL MHP | Community | Ground water | 99 | 0 |
| OAK PARK VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 95 | 0 |
| LAKE TOHO RESORT | Community | Ground water | 70 | 9 |
| WOLF BRANCH MEADOWS | Community | Ground water | 70 | 1 |
| OCUD/LAKE JOHN SHORES WTR SYS | Community | Ground water | 67 | 0 |
| SPRING LAKE ESTATES LLC | Community | Ground water | 55 | 1 |
| HUNTINGTON MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 52 | 0 |
| HILLCREST | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| OCUD/PARTLOW ACRES(CONSEC.) | Community | Purchased ground water | 49 | 0 |
| KISSIMMEE RV PARK | Community | Ground water | 43 | 0 |
| PINE ISLAND | Community | Ground water | 35 | 0 |
92.4% of households in Orlando have broadband internet access. 79.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 44 water systems, providing water to 1,210,223 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Orlando is located in Orange County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Orlando.
Election Overview
Source: Orange County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
340,807
56.1%
GOP Votes
258,279
42.5%
Total Votes
607,191
Margin
D+13.6%
Shift from 2020
R+9.5pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 340,807 | 258,279 | 607,191 | 56.1% | 42.5% | D+13.6 |
| 2020 | 395,014 | 245,398 | 647,403 | 61.0% | 37.9% | D+23.1 |
| 2016 | 329,579 | 195,091 | 545,800 | 60.4% | 35.7% | D+24.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Orange County recorded 607,191 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.1% of the vote compared to 42.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+13.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Orange County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
Official City Website
Source: orlando.govPublic Records Request
Source: orlando.govSubmit a public records request to Orlando — Uses NextRequest portal.
Source: orlando.gov
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
5,268
Total Assets
$20.7B
Total Income
$12.9B
Per 10K Residents
169.0
nonprofits
+130.7% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
672
Median Assets
$370K
Oldest Active
1900
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $13.5B of $20.7B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000
Largest Nonprofits in Orlando
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFOrlando, FL has 5,268 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $20.7B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 1,061 organizations. 672 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 169.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1900.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
6,096
Total Approved
$2.5B
Jobs Supported
61,886
Per 10K Residents
195.6
SBA loans
+219.8% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
319
Top Lender
Bank of America, National Association
585 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
5,339
Total Amount
$1.9B
Avg Loan
$347,574
Median Loan
$128,500
SBA Guaranteed
$1.4B(75%)
Jobs Supported
52,852
Loans
757
Total Amount
$616.5M
Avg Loan
$814,398
Median Loan
$539,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
1,420
23% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$857.2M
35% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$603,657
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mico Machines Inc. | 7 | $13.1M |
| Excellence Assisted Living Facility, Llc | 2 | $8.2M |
| Sgm Engineering Inc. | 2 | $6.8M |
| Zenith Lighting Inc. | 4 | $6.6M |
| Intown Orlando Gsn Inc. | 3 | $6.5M |
| Screen Works Usa Inc | 2 | $6.5M |
| In Bloom Florist Llc | 3 | $5.8M |
| Florida Commercial Awning Inc. | 2 | $5.0M |
| Sierra Construction Group Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Blackfish Federal Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
Orlando, FL has received 6,096 SBA loans totaling $2.5B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 5,339 loans (88% of the total), supporting 52,852 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 757 loans totaling $616.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Orlando is Bank of America, National Association with 585 loans. That works out to 195.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
29
Total Population
991,738
Avg Median Income
$74,706
Avg Home Value
$358,503
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32701 | 24,866 | $62,008 | $258,100 | $1,609 | 5.6 |
| 32707 | 40,018 | $66,780 | $305,000 | $1,573 | 9.6 |
| 32714 | 37,481 | $67,333 | $292,300 | $1,641 | 8.5 |
| 32730 | 6,158 | $47,154 | $284,800 | $1,448 | 1.2 |
| 32751 | 22,853 | $94,277 | $433,100 | $1,841 | 7.0 |
| 32789 | 26,884 | $100,213 | $695,000 | $1,667 | 7.8 |
| 32792 | 52,794 | $66,176 | $343,500 | $1,612 | 12.1 |
| 32801 | 16,251 | $77,626 | $397,600 | $1,773 | 2.2 |
| 32803 | 22,703 | $101,401 | $421,300 | $1,823 | 6.8 |
| 32804 | 21,076 | $113,466 | $498,700 | $1,717 | 7.2 |
| 32805 | 18,085 | $39,425 | $226,100 | $1,112 | 6.8 |
| 32806 | 26,423 | $86,653 | $415,800 | $1,500 | 6.8 |
| 32807 | 34,933 | $59,583 | $247,700 | $1,471 | 8.4 |
| 32808 | 61,123 | $47,575 | $218,600 | $1,375 | 11.9 |
| 32809 | 29,379 | $52,203 | $281,000 | $1,368 | 10.4 |
| 32810 | 37,127 | $58,462 | $260,000 | $1,545 | 9.2 |
| 32811 | 40,560 | $52,124 | $199,100 | $1,483 | 8.3 |
| 32812 | 34,454 | $74,245 | $342,800 | $1,561 | 8.5 |
| 32814 | 9,348 | $129,712 | $751,400 | $2,224 | 1.2 |
| 32817 | 37,894 | $78,546 | $327,800 | $1,741 | 11.7 |
| 32818 | 61,574 | $60,182 | $278,800 | $1,486 | 11.1 |
| 32819 | 28,399 | $94,386 | $454,000 | $1,947 | 20.7 |
| 32822 | 67,636 | $52,944 | $222,000 | $1,609 | 13.6 |
| 32825 | 62,035 | $79,942 | $327,900 | $1,738 | 18.4 |
| 32827 | 19,601 | $112,026 | $615,700 | $2,163 | 22.7 |
| 32835 | 49,932 | $70,183 | $333,000 | $1,764 | 9.4 |
| 32839 | 51,807 | $50,814 | $250,800 | $1,429 | 7.4 |
| 34734 | 4,031 | $80,625 | $351,600 | $1,989 | 1.9 |
| 34761 | 46,313 | $90,406 | $363,100 | $1,806 | 17.5 |
Orlando, FL has 29 ZIP codes with a combined population of 991,738. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $74,706. The average median home value is $358,503. The average median monthly rent is $1,656.
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