2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in Orange CountyAbout this List

Orlando

• City in Florida
• 1,437 reviews

Current Resident: To start off, I've been living in Orlando for sometime now and this review might be biased but this is my honest review of Orlando, Florida. As we all know, Orlando is home to many famous amusement parks such as Disney, Seaworld, Universal Studios, Funspot and etc. It is especially great for families who is vacationing in Orlando to bring their kids and let them ride all the fun rides. Orlando not only have amusements parks but many beautiful beaches. If you are vacationing in Orlando for a couple of days, hotels pricing is very affordable for everyone and even hotels near the beach are affordable. If you are staying near Downtown Orlando, I recommend everyone to walk as it is very crowded down there. Most of our fun are in the outside, such as the mall. To shop at out outlet malls, you have to walk outside in order to go to another store. Our outlet malls are about saving money on designer goods such as (Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Adidas, Nike, and etc.) But one warning, It's very hot!
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• A+

• 269,414 Population

Winter Garden

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 181 reviews

Current Resident: Very family friendly town, many young families in the nice neighborhoods with young children. Many residents have golf carts that they drive around especially at night. A small old fashioned downtown area has gained popularity in the last five years increasing the flow of people through the small town and providing many with reasons to stay and grow their families. A very safe area close to Lake Apopka with many parks and areas fit for children. Many of the neighborhoods are within walking distance to the very popular downtown area and provide ample reason for residents to move to the town of Winter Garden
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• A+

• 40,799 Population

Ocoee

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 107 reviews

Current Resident: The city of Ocoee is very beautiful. Being that it is located in Florida, there are a lot of local amenities in the area. Ocoee is not far from local malls, restaurants and the famous theme parks. You are only 20 minutes away from the happiest place on earth, Disney World! The neighborhood is quiet and reserved and I feel very safe residing here.
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• A+

• 43,194 Population

Apopka

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 173 reviews

Current Resident: Apopka is a small town just northwest of downtown Orlando. The city has an essence of community where everyone says hello! We have outdoor activities like hiking, camping, recreational areas, natural springs, and bicycle trails to explore. Kelly Park is one natural spring with water so clear you can see the fish swim. You can also float down the natural "lazy river" on an inter tube, which is one of my favorite things to do! The one thing I would change would be more restaurants. Where I live we have Chili's, Beef O' Bradys, and a couple of barbecue places. More variety would be nice, but then maybe that will affect the nature of things.
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• A+

• 48,682 Population

Alafaya

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 256 reviews

Current Resident: I currently reside in this area because I am attending the University of Central Florida to fulfill a degree in Biology. This area is perfect, anything that you need is just a little drive away. There are so many food options, and even an outside mall with all the shops you need. The only down side to this area is the traffic around rush hour. But other than that this area is perfect.
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• A+

• 88,025 Population

Metro West

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL
• 17 reviews

Nearby Resident: Battle of the food trucks every month is always a tasty evening! Family friendly events are posted around. Apartment/Condo communities are usually gated/restricted entry
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• A+

• 27,339 Population

Orlovista

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 18 reviews

• B+

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• A+

• 6,109 Population

Kirkman South

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Good location, near to all services and important theme parks. Good for commuting. The public areas are not clean, safety could also being improved.
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• A+

• 26,291 Population

Florida Center

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL
• 1 review

Visitor: I really enjoyed the area. Very clean and uncluttered, very busy but lots to do around. They have a lot of options. Anyone that is planning to move here, it's definitely a place with lots of opportunities
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• B+

• A+

• 19,861 Population

Lockhart

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 26 reviews

Former Resident: Lockhart is a very quiet little town within a big city. Family friendly atmosphere and diverse town. I attended the local Elementary School, and the local Middle School. My Elementary School had a partnership with the towns Baptist Church across the street. This is a cozy little friendly town. The local corner store has the community feel to it. Customers feel safe pulling up to the store jumping out of the car leaving it running while shopping not worried about theft at all.

Kids ride their bikes to the store leave it outside with no concern of someone taking it. It has the home town feel.
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• A+

• 14,027 Population

Hunters Creek

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 83 reviews

Current Resident: Hunters Creek is a beautiful neighborhood that provides access to a variety of shopping areas, extracurricular activities, schools, and other amenities! Within the neighborhood there is an elementary school, middle school, and there is a high school located outside the neighborhood as well. There are also many churches located around the neighborhood. For children there are plenty of parks, playgrounds, daycares, and clubs to keep them occupied! There is a Target even within the area and a large shopping mall that houses many department stores, a movie theater, and many delicious restaurants. Every aspect of living is truly addressed within this community! It provides the opportunity of having an amazing family home tucked away in a beautiful neighborhood while having a quick 5-15 minute commute to everything you could possibly need!
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• 22,999 Population

Union Park

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Union Park is about a 5-10 min drive to University of Central Florida. The area is fairly nice and is not as packed as the west side of the city is. Prices of living may be a little more as rent is about $200-$300 more depending on the housing complex you choose. Overall the city of union park is peaceful, not as crowded and has a very laid back environment away from usual city distractions. There are tons of grade schools and walk in clinics, the nearest hospital is the Oviedo medical center which is about a 7 min drive. The city has about 3 Walmarts, 2 Publix's and countless other groceries stores for your shopping convenience.
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• 10,707 Population

Holden Heights

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

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• A+

• 3,801 Population

Millenia

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

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• B-

• A+

• 15,682 Population

Park Central

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL
• 1 review

Current Resident: I absolutely love living in this community. It is so very diverse and family-friendly, from the poolside bistro where family and friends can enjoy food, entertainment, and pool activities, to even the security guards at the front entrances that are friendly and upbeat. I enjoy the convenience of the area greatly, being close to everything from grocery stores to schools, and even the Millenia mall and several outlets and International Drive. I would definitely recommend the area for these reasons.
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• A+

• 8,563 Population

Windhover

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

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• B+

• A+

• 4,405 Population

Fairview Shores

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 27 reviews

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• B-

• A+

• 11,096 Population

Florida Center North

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• A

• B+

• A+

• 22,734 Population

Countryside

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• B

• C+

• A+

• 10,857 Population

Lake Shore Village

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• B+

• B-

• A+

• 7,114 Population

Southchase

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: South Chase is a great community with just about everything you need. There is a beautiful park that comes along with a soccer field, baseball field and a kids playground. The grocery stores like Aldi, Walmart and Publix are all walking distance from the neighborhood. Local stores are also easily available like CVS or Ross. I would enjoy to have more neighborhood events, such as garage sells or even creating a separate area for a dog park so we can bond with other pet owners. A community house with a pool to have barbecues or a wellness center can also be very beneficial for special events.
All in all South Chase is a quiet and relaxing neighborhood to reside in, many different cultures and races joined together into one!
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• 15,764 Population

Lake Holden

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• B+

• B

• A

• 3,540 Population

South Semoran

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• B+

• B

• A

• 23,934 Population

Camellia Gardens

• Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

• A-

• B

• A

• 9,558 Population

Pine Castle

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: I love how nearly everything is a walk away. I can easily walk to five food/shopping plazas from my home. The traffic isn't always the best, especially since we are near a very popular mall, but in general, it is easy to travel around. The schools are not the greatest, and there are traces of de facto segregation, but it is still a community that I don't mind being a part of. It is also pretty safe and everyone minds their own business.
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• A

• 12,270 Population