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Oviedo, FL


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Oviedo, Florida

Introduction to 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.

Oviedo History

Oviedo was originally inhabited by the Timucuans, a Native American tribe. The earliest settlers of modern day Oviedo came around 1865, just after the Civil War. They started living by the shores of Lake Jesup. The community progressed well and in March 1879, when it had its first post office, adopted the name Oviedo, which was suggested by the first postmaster Andrew Aulin. The area was incorporated as a city in 1925.

Oviedo and nearby Attractions

  • Cross Seminole Trail
  • Florida National Scenic Trail
  • King's Manor Bed & Breakfast

Things To Do In Oviedo

Oviedo offers never ending opportunities of recreation. The Oviedo Marketplace Mall is an excellent shopping area. Popular activities include boating, fishing and skiing. Lovers of nature would be delighted by the Cross Seminole Trail which is heavily vegetated and great for long walks.

Oviedo Transportation

City residents can access air travel at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Oviedo Higher Education

The city is served by the University of Central Florida.

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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