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Lake Mary, Florida

Introduction to Lake Mary, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida, in Seminole county, is 10 miles S of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 89 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is part of the Orlando metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,458 people live in Lake Mary.

Lake Mary History

The City of Lake Mary was incorporated on 7th August 1973 and was named after the wife of the minister Maj. William Randolph. In the beginning, Lake Mary started as a village and included two small settlements called Belle Fontaine and Bent's Station. These settlements were along the railroad that ran between Orlando and Sanford. In the late eighties and early nineties the city experienced a tremendous growth in its economical and residential development. In the January of 1923, the Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce was established. It is the oldest Chamber of Commerce in the state.

Lake Mary and nearby Attractions

  • Church of the Nativity
  • Daytona Beach
  • Disney Attractions
  • Orlando Science Center
  • Universal Studios

Things To Do In Lake Mary

The city of Lake Mary is one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida. The city also offers several recreational activities. These include baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, basketball and skate boarding. You can also enjoy fishing in St. Johns River. In addition, there are ample restaurants, nightclubs, theater and symphonic music in Lake Mary region.

Lake Mary Transportation

Orlando International Airport is the closest major airport.

Lake Mary Higher Education

The University Of Central Florida provides college level education to the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyLake Mary Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLake Mary People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lake Mary Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lake Mary Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lake Mary College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%Lake Mary Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Lake Mary Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lake Mary, FL

Comparing Lake Mary 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 Men89
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime69

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