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Altamonte Springs, FL


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Altamonte Springs, Florida

Altamonte Springs, Florida is 8 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 82 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. It is in Seminole county. The city is part of the Orlando metro area. The population of Altamonte Springs is 41,200.

The People and Families of Altamonte Springs

In Altamonte Springs, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Altamonte Springs are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altamonte Springs had a median family income of $49,082. Notably, Altamonte Springs is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Altamonte Springs political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $32,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Altamonte Springs Housing

Of the housing in Altamonte Springs, approximately 42% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Altamonte Springs offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Altamonte Springs, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Altamonte Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Altamonte Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Altamonte Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Altamonte Springs, FL

Comparing Altamonte Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime67

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