2021 Best Places to Live in Seminole County

Heathrow

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: Heathrow is a very nice community I love the elementary schools and the community feel. It’s a diverse community with a lux-rural feel.
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• grade A

• 6,987 Population

Lake Mary

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.35 out of 5  117 reviews

Current Resident: Lake Mary is a wonderful place to start a family. Lake Mary’s public schools are great, and you’re only a half hour away from the theme parks, Downtown Orlando, and Daytona Beach!
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• grade A

• 16,698 Population

Oviedo

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.27 out of 5  302 reviews

Current Resident: Oviedo is a great large suburban town for multiple reasons. There are two growing high schools with amazing reviews and teachers that perform the best in Seminole County. There is also many dining areas and options unique to the suburb such as the Townhouse. Oviedo also has a unique culture with its native chickens that roam around downtown. The people are also super kind and helpful no matter where you turn. The hangout spot of Oviedo On The Park is also newly renovated and has numerous activities and family events almost every Saturday, including Oktoberfest, Christmas and other holiday activities including a parade in December, and more!
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• grade A

• 40,370 Population

Winter Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.07 out of 5  194 reviews

Current Resident: Winter Springs is a quiet suburb in central Florida located close to major shopping, highways and airports. Nestled away in the northeastern part of Orlando, Winter Springs has an abundance recreational options such as trails, lakes and parks. Located in Seminole County, Winter Springs benefits from some of the greatest public schools in the area making it a highly attractive are for families. If you looking for a family oriented community that takes pride in its natural resources, Winter Springs is an excellent choice!
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• 36,342 Population

Wekiwa Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 3.9 out of 5  78 reviews

Current Resident: I love Wekiwa Springs! The schools are wonderful, the neighborhoods are great peaceful, quiet and safe area. Everything is relatively close within a 20-30 minutes range. Wekiva island is a really cute marine bar on the Wekiva river that allows small parties, business events, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. I have lived here my whole life and don’t plan on moving any time soon.
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• grade A

• 23,512 Population

Altamonte Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.23 out of 5  177 reviews

Current Resident: Altamonte Springs is an up and coming suburb of Orlando with something for everyone! It is friendly and convenient to downtown as well as Maitland and Winter Park, without the high price tag! The schools and parks are great, we especially love Pawmosa dog park and the food truck events at Lake Concord. There are community events for July 4 and Christmas at Cranes Roost Park. We’ve lived in the Orlando area for over 20 years, and specifically in Altamonte Springs for the past two years, and we love it!
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• 43,810 Population

Fern Park

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 3.59 out of 5  17 reviews

Nearby Resident: I have friends that live in Fern Park. It seems to be a family friendly area with average public schools. The real estate market is good with affordable homes.
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• 8,694 Population

Forest City

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 3.95 out of 5  38 reviews

Former Resident: Forest City is a small and friendly town. It is highly recommended for families with children and elderlies. There are a lot of local restaurants and stores. It is located around an hour of distance from other well know cities. It would be great if there were more job opportunities.
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• 14,592 Population

Chuluota

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I like that Chuluota is a small town, its very peaceful here. The crime is minimal, and very friendly. Every tries to help each other out even if they aren't your neighbors. The town is quiet, with no heavy traffic noises at night. My husband grew up here and his grandfather helped build this town up, so we have a lot of history in this town. The thing I would improve about this town is to add drainage in the streets to help avoid flooding. I would also like them to add sidewalks for the safety of kids and dogs walking and playing. There is a really good mini store here, with a very friendly owner. He holds events during holidays for all residents. The VFW has plenty of entertainment including Bingo and Sunday breakfast. We also have a lovely peaceful park a couple miles down the road from us with a beautiful lake to kayak, swim or fish in. I would like the county to make some improvements that I mentioned earlier to help make this a better place, more like an update
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• grade A

• 2,629 Population

Casselberry

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  79 reviews

Current Resident: Casselberry is a great city for families or single people who wish to live near the city, theme parks, new Smyrna beach, Daytona beach, and cocoa beach without the congested traffic. It is, however, not for those who enjoy being in the city with easily accessible public transportation. There are many career opportunities to come in this up-and-coming community. I foresee a lot of physical development and an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs.
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• 27,950 Population

Goldenrod

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 3.59 out of 5  68 reviews

Current Resident: If you want the convenience of all everything Orlando has to offer (and better prices than Winter Park, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, etc), this area is great! You're away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. PLENTY of shopping and great restaurants within just a few short miles. Schools (particularly Valencia, Full Sail, and UCF) are all nearby. Everything really is at your disposal here, AND you're extremely close to toll roads (417 & 408), making it easy to get ANYWHERE quickly.
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• 12,384 Population

Longwood

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  92 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Longwood my entire life. Throughout the years I have picked up on many pros and cons. One of the main positives is the overall energy. Longwood is filled with so many nice, lovable people who will go out of their way to help out. After many of the hurricanes have come through, the community of Longwood unifies together to rebuild the beautiful city we live in. The safety of he city is also a good trait we withhold. Besides the atmosphere built by the people, we also have so many activities in and outdoors you can take on. From the fresh springs to only living half an hour from Disney World, there is much for all ages to do. Despite all of this, there is also some negatives. Two of our main roads in which run through the city: 434 and 436, seems to get filled with traffic everyday. From about 5 pm- 7 pm being on one of these roads is none the less... DREADFUL. The information i have displayed is completely genuine and i plan to remain in Longwood in my future.
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• 14,930 Population

Sanford

• Town in Florida
• Rating 3.74 out of 5  235 reviews

Current Resident: We may all agree that where we live, can impact our livelihoods dramatically. Our area surrounding us has the ability to motivate our interests, personal outlook and behavioral aspects toward situations. For approximately twenty years, I have resigned in a comfortable and neighbor-friendly environment. My experience is valuable because I have grasped the true understanding of the phrase “beauty in the struggle”. Being raised in a low income neighborhood, I came across the most loving individuals that care about the success of their youth and ensuring our safety in the neighborhood. In my adolescent years, I have grown to appreciate the city of Sanford, Florida and may potentially encourage new migrant to reside in this are I consider my home.
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• 59,700 Population

Midway

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• 1,592 Population

Black Hammock

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 928 Population

Geneva

• Town in Florida
• Rating 3.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I love being out here in the country! The only thing that bothers me out here is the constant shooting! But when you live out here it’s just something you put up with.
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• 2,496 Population