2019 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in FloridaAbout this List

Nocatee

• Town in Florida
• 20 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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• 11,634 Population

Fruit Cove

• Town in Florida
• 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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• 31,873 Population

Fish Hawk

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 40 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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• 17,698 Population

Gotha

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 13 reviews

Nearby Resident: I have spent most of my life, almost 20 years, living right outside Gotha, Florida. Gotha is a quiet suburb of Orlando, that is nestled quietly on the edge of Windermere and Winter Garden. Historic and quaint, Gotha boast's classic architecture, small restaurants, and family ties. If there is one thing that is certain in life, besides death and taxes, is the beauty that Gotha contains.
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• 1,911 Population

Palm Valley

• Town in Florida
• 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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• 20,672 Population

Westchase

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Westchase is a great place to live for people of all ages! The community has it all within a short distance: hair salons, grocery stores, doctor offices--you name it! This master-planned community is constantly kept up with. The grass is always green, the modern buildings are always in tip-top shape, and you can always feel safe at anytime of day or night here! If you get a chance, run by Westpark village and visit the small-town-neighborhood! You can walk from Starbucks to the bakery store within seconds. There is always kids running around outside and families taking long walks together. Great place!!
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• 23,287 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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• 25,365 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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• 15,025 Population

Weston

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• 371 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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• 69,802 Population

Wesley Chapel

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• 232 reviews

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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• 53,414 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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• 6,135 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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• 24,236 Population

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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• 8,311 Population

Oviedo

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 257 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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• 38,655 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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• 19,441 Population

Palmetto Bay

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 71 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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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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• 23,359 Population

Parkland

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• 85 reviews

Current Resident: This region is excellent. First of all, the high school in this region is perfect. The high school provides many academic helps to the students and all the teachers in the school are very kind and accessible. Next, it is easy to get along with the people in the neighborhood. Each neighborhood acts like a big family. In there, we help each other and gain happiness. Our safety is being protected also. When I see the police in the streets, I will feel more comfortable. Our region is also a place for people to live, this region is very quiet and there is not many people in this region. Moreover, the environment here is amazing, the fresh air and green trees all make people satisfied.
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• 28,901 Population

Winter Park

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 183 reviews

Current Resident: Winter Park oozes a strong sense of community! Centered mainly around Winter Park High school much of the town consists of attendees or alumni constantly reuniting and reminiscing on the high school days. The school provides a focus point for community activities such as games, performances, fund raisers and more. Everybody knows everybody and the connections are endless. Though it is composed mainly of homes Winter Park offers many options for leisure activities as it is home to an abundance of restaurants and even a bowling alley. Park Avenue is a street with many shops and restaurants while also being a park and place of community gathering.
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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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Black Hammock

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

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• 1,361 Population

Windermere

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: Warm and friendly town! High-class communities and great people. Windermere, FL is one of the wealthiest communities in Florida. As a result, the safety ratings are very high. Great schools (public and private). Definitely a great place to consider raising a family.
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• 3,261 Population

Lake Mary

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 102 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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• 15,886 Population

Key Biscayne

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 18 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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• 13,074 Population

Lake Butler

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 39 reviews

Niche User: I love this area! In the past I have lived in New York and northern Florida. For me, central Florida is the perfect blend of that city life and the relaxing, southern atmosphere of Florida. New things are being built around me every day, so there is constant growth.
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• 19,575 Population