Orlando, Florida
Theme park capital with growing diversity
U.S. News (2025)
#42 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#15 Best Cities for Jobs
WhereAtHome Score
68.7
D+out of 100
Overview
Orlando is famous for Disney World and Universal Studios, but the city has diversified beyond tourism into tech, aerospace, and healthcare. Lake Eola and downtown have seen significant investment. No state income tax and relatively affordable housing attract relocations, though hurricane risk and summer heat are considerations.
Key Highlights
- Theme park capital - Disney, Universal, SeaWorld
- No state income tax
- Growing tech corridor (Lake Nona)
- Major convention destination
- Kennedy Space Center nearby
- Affordable relative to coastal Florida
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Orange County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
92°F
Winter Low
50°F
Annual Rainfall
53"
Sunny Days
233
Amenities & Infrastructure
115+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
8 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
5 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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