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Orange County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 281 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Orange County is located in Florida with a population of 1,290,216. Orange County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Orange County, most residents own their homes. In Orange County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Orange County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Orange County are above average.
    Population
    1,290,216

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $192,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,109
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Orange County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      362.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      149.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      706.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,324.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      356.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Orange County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,586
    National
    $55,322
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      Orange County Reviews

      281 reviews
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      There's a good variety of things to do in Orange County with it being in Orlando, but almost everything around revolves around tourists. The place to hang out is on International Drive which means it's constantly crowded and full of tourists trying to explore Orlando, which is great, but we need more places for the locals to hang out, separate from the tourist areas. Also, almost every school is overcrowded, needs to be fixed.
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      I have lived in Orange County on-and-off throughout my life. I love living here. There is a place for everyone, if you know where to look. I will raise my children here as well. The traffic is kind of terrible, and there are a few areas to stay away from. But mostly, this is a wonderful area full of great people!
      Fun Area, Lots of things to do, some stuff very far away with traffic. I have lived here my whole life and its very fun to be so close to the theme parks. I spend every summer with my friends at the water parks and at Disney. There are a few downfalls like 417 and I4 with the tolls and the amount of traffic. You have to leave your house almost an hour early to get to class on time but it is worth it when you make enough money to get from place to place. I think once all the construction is done this area will be 10 times more beautiful than it has ever been. My favorite part is the school systems. The staff and teachers really care about what we are learning and make sure that we know not only how to apply that to our everyday lives but that it makes sense for us now.