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Osceola County

#40 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 8 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
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    C
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Osceola County is located in Florida with a population of 325,168. Living in Osceola County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. 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
Rural
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
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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.