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Osceola County

#41 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 10 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Osceola County is located in Florida with a population of 325,168. In Osceola County, most residents own their homes. In Osceola County there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Osceola County and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    325,168

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,129
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Osceola County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      230.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      343.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,735.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      150.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Osceola County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,343
    National
    $55,322
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      Osceola County Reviews

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      I'm currently a resident and go to school in this area. I really like the community because it's family friendly and very diverse which allows me to broaden my perspectives with another culture. Living here for a year made me see that it is a safe place to live, start your own family and business as it is continuously being developed. Osceola is a great place to live, though commercialized, it's not as crowded and traffic as Orlando, and you can still enjoy the beauty and peaceful ambiance of leisure parks. Not to mention, the people in the community are very friendly, warm and helpful whenever you need. Overall, I recommend Osceola for those starting out in Florida.
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      Their is a lot to like about Osceola County. It is very peaceful and every one gets along with everyone. Their is much to do here with the family without having kids out too late on a school night. The teachers at the local schools here really do care about the children and want to see everyone succeed. Every single child is always happy when it comes to attending school. All the children in osceola county always carry a good attitude everywhere they go. Osceola county is all about love and respect for one another and it is a county i am proud to be apart of,
      Very diverse area and family friendly! Great access to theme parks and shopping. Strong community with little crime.