Orange County

FL · Pop. 164,221 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Orange County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 164,221.

$/Acre: $8,367

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 345 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.57%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$47,138

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,367

Median Home Price$563K

Acres for Sale2557

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season345 days

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low45°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,606 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)189 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K463

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak