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Winter Park, FL


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Winter Park, Florida

Winter Park, Florida, in Orange county, is 4 miles NE of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 81 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Orlando metropolitan area. There are an estimated 24,090 people in Winter Park.

The People and Families of Winter Park

In Winter Park, about 47% of adults are married. In Winter Park, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Winter Park has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winter Park had a median family income of $73,697. Winter Park has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Winter Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, 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 ($169,620) in Winter Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Winter Park Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Winter Park is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in Winter Park, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Winter Park, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Winter Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Winter Park Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Winter Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Winter Park Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Winter Park Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Winter Park, FL

Comparing Winter Park 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
Senior Citizens107
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity85
Children Under 5 Years Old14
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built51
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime58

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