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Belle Isle, FL


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Belle Isle, Florida

Introduction to 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.

Belle Isle History

Belle Isle was originally settled in sometime during the 9th century by the Timucua, an American Indian tribe. The city had an organized government for the first time in 1924. The first mayor was C.H. Hoffner. This government lasted till 1938. The government was activated again in 1954 and has been functioning since then. From 2003 onwards, the city has been managed by a council-manager government.

Belle Isle and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Conway
  • Lagoon Park
  • Perkins Boat Ramp
  • Swann Beach

Belle Isle Activities

The Lagoon Park is home to many types of birds and other varieties of wildlife. It is perfect for family picnics with its open grassy areas and pond. The Perkins Boat Ramp offers facilities for recreational water sports. The Swann Beach serves as a swimming beach, as well as a park.

Belle Isle Transportation

The city is served by Orlando International Airport.

Belle Isle Higher Education

The city is served by the Valencia Community College.

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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