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Longwood, FL


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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, the city is not an isolated city. Longwood is home to some 13,745 residents.

The People and Families of Longwood

In Longwood, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Longwood had a median family income of $55,758. Fewer people in Longwood are poor than in most places in Florida.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($109,510) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Longwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Longwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Longwood was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Longwood, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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