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Windermere, FL


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Windermere, Florida

Windermere, Florida, in Orange county, is 9 miles W of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 67 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The town is conveniently located inside the Orlando metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,897 people in Windermere.

The People and Families of Windermere

In Windermere, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Windermere are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Windermere than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windermere had a median family income of $105,737. Windermere has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Windermere living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Windermere. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($166,395) in Windermere. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Windermere.

Windermere Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Windermere is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Windermere, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWindermere Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWindermere Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWindermere Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWindermere College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWindermere People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Windermere Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Windermere Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Windermere Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Windermere, FL

Comparing Windermere 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work73
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime710
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