What are the hidden costs of living in Orlando?

Flood insurance premiums Higher property taxes from high home values Potential storm‑damage repairs

What is the median home price in Orlando?

The median home price in Orlando is approximately $754,300.

Orlando has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100. It is considered very walkable.

What are the downsides of living in Orlando?

Flood zone AE – high flood risk and costly insurance Walk score 15 means you’ll need a car for most errands Median home price ($723k) is high relative to local income Limited public transit and low walkability could be a pain for non‑drivers

How are the schools in Orlando?

Orlando has a school rating of 8.1/10. Schools are highly rated.

What is the commute like from Orlando?

The average commute from Orlando to Orlando, FL is approximately 12 minutes.

Orlando, FL

Orlando · Orange County · FL 32814

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Hard pass

Verdict

$754K

Median Price

80/100

Walk Score

8.1/10

Schools

12 min

to Orlando, FL

Score Breakdown

DAffordability

45/100

D+Safety

55/100

B+Schools

81/100

D+Quietness

50/100

ACommute

100/100

B+Walkability

80/100

WYLT Score69/100

Our Take

This neighborhood is expensive, not walkable, and sits in a high‑risk flood zone. It offers decent bike routes and a short commute into Orlando, but the cost and safety concerns outweigh the perks for most families or commuters.

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The Good

✓High median household income ($123,635)
✓Good bike score (78)
✓12‑minute drive to downtown Orlando
✓A mix of public and charter schools with above‑average ratings

Real Talk

!Flood zone AE – high flood risk and costly insurance
!Walk score 15 means you’ll need a car for most errands
!Median home price ($723k) is high relative to local income
!Limited public transit and low walkability could be a pain for non‑drivers
$Flood insurance premiums
$Higher property taxes from high home values
$Potential storm‑damage repairs

Best For

Tech professionalsYoung familiesPet ownersBike commuters

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh

Violent crimeModerate

Property crimeModerate

Air qualityGood

Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Orlando, FL

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100

High riskVery safe

⚠️Violent Crime

Moderate

3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime

Moderate

19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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