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Maitland, FL


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Maitland, Florida

Introduction to Maitland, Florida

Maitland, Florida, in Orange county, is 6 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 81 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Orlando area. There are 12,019 residents in Maitland.

Maitland History

The town of Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida. During the Second Seminole Indian War, the town was named after Fort Maitland, which was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga/ Maitland. The area was put into extensive citrus production after the Civil War and is now regarded as a suburb of Orlando.

Maitland and nearby Attractions

  • Maitland Art Center
  • Waterhouse Carpentry Museum
  • Enzian Theater
  • Maitland Community Park
  • RDV Sportsplex

Things To Do In Maitland

Maitland features art centers, public library and a senior center that organizes a number of family programs. Other recreational activities include water sports, fishing, soccer, biking and hiking, restaurants, baseball courts, shopping areas, boating, swimming and a softball complex.

Maitland Transportation

Orlando International Airport provides the city with air transportation.

Maitland Higher Education

The University of Phoenix is in nearby Orlando.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Maitland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Maitland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Maitland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Maitland Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Maitland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Maitland Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Maitland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Maitland, FL

Comparing Maitland 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity96
Age of the Population86
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime47

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