2020 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in FloridaAbout this List

Nocatee

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• 22 reviews

Current Resident: There really is no other area like Nocatee in North Florida (or much of the country). With all of the open green space, walking paths, pools, parks, athletic fields/amenities, community events, A+ rated schools, friendly families, low crime, and beautiful new homes it's very special and can't be beat. Restaurants and closeby shopping is improving as the area grows. Truly a piece of heaven and blessed to live here!
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• 13,266 Population

Fish Hawk

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: Fishhawk is a great place to live, I currently attend Newsome High school which is about 5 mins from where I live. Fishhawk is a very kid friendly environment which offers great education as well as after school activities such as soccer, tennis, baseball. Also there are many parks and recreational areas to enjoy after school or on the weekends. In Fishhawk there are an abundance of fantastic restaurants to try that the whole family can enjoy. Fishhawk is a close connected community that centers around being safe and enjoying daily activities. There are many young parents with kids that lives in Fishhawk so there are plenty of opportunities to get babysitters to watch the kids once and awhile. Fishhawk is a great place to live and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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• 20,054 Population

Palm Valley

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• 21 reviews

Niche User: I love where I live! My family is around me, I have my mom, uncle, grandparents, & cousins living near me. The weather & the beach are awesome-my friend & I go to the beach, build bonfires, sit in the hot tub, surf, & swim.
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• 21,562 Population

Fruit Cove

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• 102 reviews

Current Resident: Though I wasn’t born here, I am thankful to have grown up in such a wonderful, open community! I’ve lived in fruit cove since 2004 and I can’t imagine growing up in any other community.
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• 32,994 Population

Westchase

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: I've grown up in the Westchase area. It's a one stop shop area. The elementary, and High Schools are all A schools. A lot of local restaurants and and supermarkets. It's family orientated and great to raise children. It has many activities for people to do. I would recommend anybody relocating from another state, Westchase is the area to raise your family at.
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• 23,636 Population

Fleming Island

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• 69 reviews

Current Resident: Fleming Island is the perfect town for those who enjoy quaint and comfortable living. Scenery throughout "the Island" is beautiful and always kept trimmed. In Fleming, you're bound to see tons of people strolling on the sidewalks while walking their pampered pooches, runners jogging while pushing baby strollers, and golf carts driving on the road alongside cars. There are also 3 great schools in Fleming: Fleming High School, Fleming Elementary, and Thunderbolt Elementary. Fleming Elementary is filled with a great staff of hardworking and awesome teachers. Fleming High is a huge school with many students and maintains an "A" grade thanks to the diligent teachers and administration. The neighborhoods in Fleming are perfect for quaint, urban living and most are within walking distance to a school. Fleming is jam-packed with popular restaurants, stores, and entertainment. You never have to leave the comfort of Fleming Island because everything you could ever need/want is already here!
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• 28,531 Population

Oviedo

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 272 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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• 39,599 Population

Horizon West

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Master planned area, family friendly. We moved to this area couple of years ago after exhaustive investigation of all pros and cons. Schools were a major driver as we consider it is the first sign that people living around prioritize or take responsibility on education and with good education comes the rest.
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• 32,530 Population

Black Hammock

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

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• 1,327 Population

Palmetto Bay

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 74 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived throughout the US, Europe, and South America and can honestly say that Palmetto Bay's quality of life is at the top of the list. Its relative affordability, safety, schools, and proximity to Miami places it among the best places to live in Florida. Only 10-15 minutes from great restaurants, nightlife, monkey jungle, ZooMiami, golf courses, and a beautiful coastline. Also only about 45 mins to Key Largo, 35 Minutes to downtown Miami and 25 mins from MIA and ! It is super kid and family friendly. Our kids bike, roller blade, ride scooters, and stroll freely in their neighborhoods as well as around the many beautiful parks in the city. Many residents use golf carts to drop kids off at school , go shopping at Publix or pickup a cup of coffee at Starbucks. There is a bit of congestion but every major city has a degree of congestion (does not compare to congestion in NY, LA, DC). We bought our home 4 years ago and have no plans of leaving this beautiful place anytime soon!
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• 24,564 Population

Gulf Breeze

• Suburb in Florida
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: Gulf Breeze is perfectly situated on a peninsula between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. A small tight knit community that watches out for one another, low crime, highly rated schools, and great recreation opportunities for all. We’ve adopted this as our hometown and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. You can Uber into downtown Pensacola for nightlife, cultural activities, or ride your bike over to the beach...beat of both worlds. And when the new bridge is completed in 2020, it’ll only be better!
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• 6,383 Population

Pinecrest

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 63 reviews

Current Resident: Pinecrest is a safe community that makes me feel included in every aspect. It is overall very clean, secure (with police cars every other couple of roads), and has improved in improving the environment by reducing plastic in restaurants. Pinecrest has always and will continue to be a community that I am proud to have a place in.
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• 19,446 Population

Keystone

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Keystone is a rural 32-mile area in Lutz and Odessa area. Equestrian and Agricultural neighborhoods. Beautiful parks, homes, ranches still are breath taking. Large lakes for water sports and large equestrian centers for horse shows and trail riding. Keystone is the best-kept secret in Hillsborough County!
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• 24,632 Population

Heathrow

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful and safe area to live, but very strict on certain rules that don't really matter. There is plenty to do around Heathrow, such as the movie theater and eateries located in the plaza outside the main gates. Heathrow is also very close in proximity to downtown Sanford which offers sight seeing and great food.
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• 6,364 Population

World Golf Village

• Town in Florida
• 26 reviews

Current Resident: World Golf Village is a very family friendly place- great for raising kids. It is a growing community, with lots of new businesses and homes coming all the time. Schools are good, but with all the growth they could use more schools to avoid overcrowding.
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• 16,538 Population

Lake Mary

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 105 reviews

Current Resident: I first knew of Lake Mary when I came to visit my husband's family. I found it to be a very clean, community oriented city.

After a few years, I have had the opportunity to be both a Lake Mary resident and employee of a well-known company. Lake Mary is a great place to raise a family. There are many extracurricular activities both here and it's proximity to Orlando.

I enjoy my city of Lake Mary. Come visit sometime!

My town has great shopping both here and it's neighboring town, Sanford. Eateries are very popular and as a suburb of Orlando, FL, it's easy to access the big city benefits as well. Recently the Sunrail service can take you right from downtown Lake Mary into the heart of Orlando for a nominal fee.
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• 16,360 Population

Wekiwa Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 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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• 23,329 Population

Key Biscayne

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: Key Biscayne is an especially unique place and one of the best neighborhoods to live in within Miami, especially if you are raising a family. There are many excellent local restaurants and opportunities for outdoor activities, such as visiting the lighthouse, biking, and playing with your children at the local park. It is a very safe place to live in, allowing you to worry less about your family's safety (Actually not at all). It is a very tight knit community that will allow you to experience many cultures.
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Weston

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• 393 reviews

Current Resident: Weston is family oriented, diverse, health conscious, has great schools and is well manicured. There are family events in town center and most parks. There are annual events such as the "Halloween Spooktacular", "Lighting of the Tree", "Chanukah", and events for Latin American culture. People can network, volunteer and sports teams to interact with fellow citizens.Weston welcomes people from a variety of backgrounds. Residents have the opportunity to learn English or other languages at the library or one of the middle schools. Weston has a walking and bike trail throughout the city. School children are encouraged to participate in the Mayors Run/Walk challenge as a team for their school. Majority of Weston schools have the reputation of being an "A" school. Weston is filled with well cut trees,shrubs and grass which creates an environmental ambiance. There are rows of different plants with brightly colored flowers along side the rode. I am so proud to call Weston my home town!
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• 70,220 Population

Wesley Chapel

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
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Current Resident: Wesley Chapel is up and coming. It has seen many new places for people to gather. From new malls to new restaurants, there is plenty to do in Wesley Chapel. It has easy access to the interstate which is great if you are wanting to get to Tampa, which would likely take you twenty minutes. Due to it's popularity, Wesley Chapel continues to see more traffic. But overall, a great place for a single family to get settled!
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Coral Gables

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 102 reviews

Current Resident: Coral Gables has a lot to offer for students of the University of Miami. Amazing food, stores and great proximity to Coconut Grove. In addition, Coral Gables is as little as 20 minutes away from Downtown Miami. There is plenty to do in the The Gables, but if you are looking for more there are many opportunities just a car or train ride away!
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Pebble Creek

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: It contains a very safe and easy access environment for all ages. The diversity is slowly becoming an abundant thing. People here are very kind to one another, very clean and well mannered. The real state here is very profitable, along with the community schools being excellent. Overall, a very nice and suburban area for our community to thrive and raise our next upcoming generation!
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Bloomingdale

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: The area is quiet and great for raising a family. It is close to several stores and the area mall and the schools are all in close proximity to anywhere you may live in the area. Also, the area is up and coming, as stores are continually being built and new housing developments are being built. The biggest downside is the traffic, the typical rush hours of eight and five are the worst. The crime rate is pretty low overall in my particular area, I have had absolutely no issues and the neighbors look out for each other and are relatively friendly.
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• 23,758 Population

Winter Park

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 188 reviews

Current Resident: Winter Park is a very Beautiful City! There is a ton of things to do for the family. Great restaurants, beautiful Chain of Lakes, amazing Country Clubs. Overall it feels safe but there is definitely crime all over Orlando. It is centrally located. Park Avenue has great shopping and wonderful restaurants and bars. The Sunrail and the Amtrak run through the heart of Winter Park. The historical homes are beautiful. There are beautiful gardens including Leu Gardens and Mead Gardens. You can take a tour of the Winter Park chain of lakes for $12. It is really need to navigate through the canals and see the beautiful homes on these lakes. Feels like a step back in time looking at old Florida. There are great art museums. There are also plenty of gyms and parks for exercising. There is plenty of grocery stores. The people are friendly but the whole vibe of the town is definitely high end. It is very hard to find a nice house for a decent price. I would like to see more affordable housing.
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• 30,189 Population

Carrollwood

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 92 reviews

Former Resident: I lived in Carrollwood from 2008 to 2015.I moved from Tampa to get out of the city and enjoy a more surburban lifestyle. I lived all that time at The Park at Lake Magdalene.Rent for my upstairs 1 bedroom apt overlooking a pond and trees water,sewer trash included was back then a very affordable $600 a month! I also had decent neighbors no riff raff.I worked inTampa doing security. I finally moved out and left Carrollwood to live with and care for my elderly mom after dad passed away. I enjoyed living in Carrollwood during my nearly eight years there. I t was clean,safe pretty(loved the parks and bike trails) good shopping area and close enough to Tampa Citrus Park and Tampa Palms.The apt with the pond and woods view from my 2nd story apt balcony with so beautiful. Best apt ever!
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• 35,095 Population