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Longwood
  • Suburb of Orlando, FL

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Longwood is a suburb of Orlando with a population of 15,085. Longwood is in Seminole County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Longwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Longwood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Longwood are highly rated.

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About Longwood...
Population
15,085

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$241,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,353
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    190
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    50.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    297.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,279
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    63.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Longwood

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,418
National
$69,021

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