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Casselberry, Florida

Introduction to Casselberry, Florida

Casselberry, Florida, in Seminole county, is 10 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 85 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is included in the Orlando metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,629 people lived in Casselberry.

Casselberry History

Casselberry was originaly populated by Native Americans before the arrival of European settlers in 1800s. Gordon J. Barnett from New York arrived at Altamonte Springs in 1925. He went on to open his own fernery in the area. He followed it with a housing development project named Fern Park Estates at the western side of Lake Concord. Hibbard Casselberry arrived in 1926 and started working with Barnett. He contributed significantly in the development of this area. In 1940 Casselberry was incorporated as a tax free town. Hibbard was named as the first mayor. Casselberry was reincorporated in 1965 as a city.

Casselberry and nearby Attractions

  • City Hall
  • Art House
  • Seminole Public Library
  • Lake Kathryn
  • Lake Howell

Things To Do In Casselberry

Casselberry is full of open spaces; it has 16 parks and more than 20 lakes. These places are great for relaxation. There are restaurants that cater to a wide range of tastes ranging from American and Mexican to Greek, Chinese, and even Italian and German. The Parks and Recreation department regularly organizes a variety of programs for adults as well as kids.

Casselberry Transportation

The closest airport is Orlando Sanford Airport.

Casselberry Higher Education

Casselberry residents have access to nearby City College.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Top 14%Casselberry Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Casselberry, FL

Comparing Casselberry 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
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime25

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