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Winter Springs, Florida

Introduction to Winter Springs, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida, in Seminole county, is 11 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Orlando metropolitan area. Winter Springs has a population of 31,666.

Winter Springs History

The history of Winter Springs has been recorded from the time a New York merchant, Moses Levy, made a fortune in lumbering and trade with the Spanish. The city was incorporated in 1959 as North Orlando, and it wasn't until 1972 that it changed its name to Winter Springs. On the basis of land area, it is the largest city in Seminole County now. This city was ranked by the August 2007 issue of Money Magazine as the 31st best place to live in the United States and the 2nd best place to live in the state of Florida.

Winter Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Art & Graphics by Michael Kingery (Amusement and Theme Park)
  • Gee Creek
  • Maria Lake
  • All Souls Catholic Church
  • Youngs Railroad Station

Things To Do In Winter Springs

The city of Winter Springs has a number of amusement parks nearby including the Blue Spring State Park, and the Hontoon Island State Park. These are ideal places for family picnics and provide great entertainment opportunities for adults and kids alike. Those interested in the history and fine arts can visit the museums in the surrounding area. Apart from this, nearby attractions also include the Brevard Zoo, Disney World, Kennedy Space Center and Universal Studios.

Winter Springs Transportation

The city is served by the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Winter Springs Higher Education

Adult education is provided by Seminole Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Winter Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Winter Springs Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Winter Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Winter Springs Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Winter Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Winter Springs, FL

Comparing Winter Springs 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
Age of the Population84
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use14
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime78
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