Orlando, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Orlando.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Orlando?
Orlando, FL has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 120 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $359,000 and median rent about $1,650, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $69,268. Typical commute is 28 minutes; summer highs average 91°F. Violent-offense rates run about 738.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 120U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $359,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,650U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $69,268U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 738.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Orlando compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 334,854City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $69,268Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year12% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 120ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $359,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year18% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,650City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year22% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 419% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 738.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)26% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 4826.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)56% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 54°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals20.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 51.5 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals56% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 235As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals12% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Orlando grew 39.9% from 239,326 in 2010 to 334,854 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Orlando expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Orlando runs 20 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 120 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $359,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,650 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Orlando?
Budget first around $1,650/month rent or $359,000 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $359,000
- Median rent $1,650/month
- Median household income $69,268
What is the job market like in Orlando?
Labor-market context for Orlando: unemployment 4.6% and median income $69,268. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $69,268
How long is the typical commute in Orlando?
Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way in Orlando. Walk Score estimates around 41 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 41/100
Is Orlando safer than similar U.S. cities?
Orlando's FBI-derived violent rate (~738.4/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 738.4 per 100k
- Property 4826.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Orlando?
Orlando's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 54°F winter mornings, 51.5" annual rainfall, and 235 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 54°F
- 51.5 in rain · 235 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Orlando, Florida will find roughly 334,854 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $69,268, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 120 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,650 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Orlando is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Orlando with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 51.5 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 41. Unemployment recently ran near 4.6%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 738.4 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Orlando city, 1600000US1253000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Orange County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012841 ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10