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Longwood, Florida

Introduction to Longwood, Florida

Longwood, Florida, in Seminole county, is 11 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 85 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Orlando metro area, Longwood is home to some 13,745 residents.

Longwood History

The initial settlers of the area that would become Longwood came around early 1870s. John Neil Searcy who came in March of 1873, and Edward Warren Henck who came in November. They began developing a small community in this area. It was Henck who decided on the name ‘Longwood’ for the area. He also became the first mayor of Longwood in 1885. Longwood was incorporated as a city in 1923.

Longwood and nearby Attractions

  • Bradlee-McIntyre House
  • Longwood Historic District
  • Spring Hammock Preserve
  • Walt Disney World
  • Universal Studios

Things To Do In Longwood

Longwood is in the neighborhood of some of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. They include the beaches of Atlantic Coast, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Wet N’ Wild. Visitors have a limitless choice of interesting activities, like biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, camping etc. There are a number of golf courses and facilities for other outdoor sports as well.

Longwood Transportation

People looking to travel by air can use nearby Orlando International Airport.

Longwood Higher Education

The University of Phoenix is local to the area.

High Points

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

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Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 19%Longwood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Longwood, FL

Comparing Longwood 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 Diversity85
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime25

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