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Oviedo, FL


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Oviedo, Florida

Oviedo, Florida is 13 miles NE of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 91 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. It is in Seminole county. The city is part of the Orlando metro area. The population of Oviedo is 26,316.

The People and Families of Oviedo

In Oviedo, about 68% of adults are married. Oviedo, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Oviedo.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oviedo had a median family income of $66,288. Oviedo is one of the richer cities in Florida. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oviedo. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Oviedo political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $50,920. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oviedo Housing

Of the housing in Oviedo, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Oviedo, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Oviedo than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oviedo Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oviedo Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oviedo College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oviedo People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Oviedo Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Oviedo, FL

Comparing Oviedo 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men25
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime57

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