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Winter Garden, FL


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Winter Garden, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida, in Orange county, is 12 miles W of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 68 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Orlando metropolitan area. Winter Garden has a population of 14,351.

The People and Families of Winter Garden

In Winter Garden, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Winter Garden is non-white. Winter Garden boasts a diverse population for Florida, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winter Garden had a median family income of $40,474.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Winter Garden ($26,710). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Winter Garden Housing

About 64% of housing units in Winter Garden are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Winter Garden, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Winter Garden are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWinter Garden Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Winter Garden Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Winter Garden, FL

Comparing Winter Garden 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens63
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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