2019 Most Diverse Suburbs in the Orlando AreaAbout this List

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 88,025 Population

Sanford

• Town in Florida
• 212 reviews

Current Resident: Quiet town with a lot of history, along with a great new night life and plenty of nature around town to enjoyed by all.Prefect for a walk or a quick bite before boarding the Auto Train. Quaint shops and small town feel. Brick paved streets and many covered side walks. A lot of The local businesses of restaurants, the riverfront and events that are always taking place always gives something for friends and family to do on a weekday or weekend!
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• 57,979 Population

Orlovista

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 18 reviews

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• 6,109 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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• 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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• 3,801 Population

Groveland

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Groveland is the hidden gem in the Clermont-Montverde-Minneola-Groveland quad city micro metro area in South Lake County. It has a small town feel because it is a small town. However, the town is about to double in size from approx 12K to 24K residents, in a short time frame, due to new projects in the area. Growth is visible everywhere. New residential communities will bring new retail and dining venues, jobs, schools and parks. Law enforecement is excellent as well as are the community in general. It's diverse, its quiet, safe and absolutely serene. Due to its land area size, the growth will be noticeable but will not make the city crowded. Love living here and being part of the good growth.
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• 11,461 Population

Fairview Shores

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 27 reviews

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• 11,096 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

Altamonte Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 156 reviews

Current Resident: A clean and active community. Good schools and activities. Entertainment, restaurants, movie theatre and shopping all centrally located. Great 4th of July celebration with Red, Hot, and Boom!
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• 43,084 Population

Mascotte

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 21 reviews

Current Resident: Mascotte is known as the friendly city, and indeed it is. It is about an hour drive from downtown Orlando and is a quiet little town. I love the diversity in this town, and the only school here is an elementary charter school. My children are treated well by staff and are doing excellent academically. There aren't many businesses in Mascotte, so residents usually travel to other cities for work. There is hardly any crimes, which make Mascotte a great place to raise a family. I feel safe when my kids play outside and ride their bikes around the neighborhood.
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• 5,442 Population

Clermont

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 205 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Clermont Florida. It is close (but not too close) to Disney and is home of the Citrus Tower. This tower, which once overlooked the many orange groves now stands as a landmark with meeting rooms and a coffee shop. Next door is the President's Museum which tells the story of the men who led our country. There are many parks, lakes, and opportunities for being close to nature and to exercise. There are several festivals each year including first Friday, Shred Fest, Pig on the Pond, and the triathlon festival. Come on over! There is something for everyone here!
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• 32,217 Population

Poinciana

• Town in Florida
• 198 reviews

Current Resident: My only negative is traffic, Polk and Osceola county need to start thinking of how to resolve this problem. There is some new restaurants compared to a few years ago. There's a super center Walmart and Public's literally next to each other and a Bravo near by so when I'm not working I really don't leave the area for anything. I've been living here for the last four years and never have had any problems, I love my neighbors and the schools have good teachers. I used to live in Orlando but I-4 and 408 traffic was worst and I've also lived in Davenport with super high property taxes, HOA and CDD's in both area's it was a easy choice to move to Poinciana. Signed a Happy Home Owner :)
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• 66,465 Population

Loughman

• Town in Florida
• 9 reviews

Niche User: The police are generally visible and sometimes even over-vigilant. They are quick to come to aid when called, especially because the station is close by. There's little problem with police brutality, perhaps because the population of both Davenport and Haines City are so diverse.
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• 4,292 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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• 12,270 Population

Edgewood

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here pretty much all my life. It's a great place that is always improving. There is are some great places to eat like Cecils and Beth's Burger Bar. There are sometimes big events like a car show with food trucks which do a relatively good job of pulling the community together. There have been some crime problems (break-ins,etc.) but nothing major. It's really close to Downtown Orlando and about 30 minutes from Park Ave. (A great place to do stuff) so there's no shortage of options
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• 2,799 Population

St. Cloud

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 212 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Saint Cloud for the past 17 years! I grew up here and It is a good environment for families. There are a lot of parks and community events.
The Saint Cloud Lakefront is very family friendly. There are some good schools in the area. In the past few years St.Cloud has gotten a lot of new shops, and restaurants including Ross, Ulta Beauty, Hobby Lobby, Chipotle, and Starbucks.
The downtown is nice with a lot of good local shops. Its nice and small with some charm. It is also not far from Kissimmee, Orlando, and Melbourne, which is very nice.
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• 46,624 Population

Doctor Phillips

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: I love Dr. Phillips! We moved here from San Francisco and it’s just what we wanted. There are so many beautiful neighborhoods. You have a ton of restaurants and grocery stores like Trader Joes and Whole Foods right here. You can throw a rock at Universal it’s so close. Disney is also a short drive away. We are near all the malls, outlets and attractions. The streets are full of trees, the buildings are really nice and well thought out. Love it here!
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• 11,416 Population

Deltona

• Town in Florida
• 278 reviews

Current Resident: I'm from a small town in Upstate New York. Deltona reminds me of exactly that. It's not overly busy but it has just enough to keep you here in the town. With the growth of new buildings and businesses coming in during 2019, Deltona will become a bigger attraction, bringing the potential for more feet to land here! Its conveniently close to nearby towns and cities that help level out what Deltona may be missing (breweries, restaurants, etc). It's a very cute little town!
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• 88,005 Population

Wedgefield

• Town in Florida
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Wedgefield is a unique place in that you get a lot of acreage and can have different types of animals. It is mostly quiet and rural but that means that major stores, etc, are at least 10-20 miles away. We do have a Family Dollar and gas station nearby. People keep to themselves but there is a park for family get togethers. Overall, it's a nice place to live, raise kids and retire.
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• 7,516 Population

Oak Ridge

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 48 reviews

Niche User: I love orlando but not the location I live in
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• 24,368 Population