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Belle Isle, FL


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Belle Isle, Florida

Belle Isle, Florida, in Orange county, is 5 miles S of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 75 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Orlando metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Belle Isle is home to some 5,531 residents.

The People and Families of Belle Isle

In Belle Isle, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Belle Isle are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle Isle had a median family income of $68,571. More so than most places, the people in Belle Isle generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Belle Isle are poor than in most places in Florida. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Belle Isle.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belle Isle. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Belle Isle Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Belle Isle was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Belle Isle, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBelle Isle Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Belle Isle Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Belle Isle People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Belle Isle Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Belle Isle Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Belle Isle Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Belle Isle, FL

Comparing Belle Isle 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
Age of the Population107
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity63
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

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