Best suburbs to live in Florida
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- Overall Rank: 893
- Population: 4,363
- Median household income: $135,063
- Median home value: $652,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,221 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 4,363
- Median household income: $135,063
- Median home value: $652,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,221 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
#30. Bay Hill, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 888
- Population: 68,814
- Median household income: $100,983
- Median home value: $325,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,837 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Wiregrass Ranch High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Dayspring Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
- Population: 68,814
- Median household income: $100,983
- Median home value: $325,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,837 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Wiregrass Ranch High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Dayspring Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
#29. Wesley Chapel, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 886
- Population: 4,877
- Median household income: $119,349
- Median home value: $769,100 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,696 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A), Alice B. Landrum Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Providence School (grade A), Beaches Chapel School (grade B minus), The Foundation Academy (grade C+)
- Population: 4,877
- Median household income: $119,349
- Median home value: $769,100 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,696 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A), Alice B. Landrum Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Providence School (grade A), Beaches Chapel School (grade B minus), The Foundation Academy (grade C+)
#28. Sawgrass, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 800
- Population: 34,046
- Median household income: $119,567
- Median home value: $487,900 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,186 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+), McFatter Technical High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), NSU University School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 34,046
- Median household income: $119,567
- Median home value: $487,900 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,186 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+), McFatter Technical High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), NSU University School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+)
#27. Cooper City, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 787
- Population: 26,079
- Median household income: $92,824
- Median home value: $341,900 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,582 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 26,079
- Median household income: $92,824
- Median home value: $341,900 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,582 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)
#26. Northdale, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 786
- Population: 14,572
- Median household income: $173,015
- Median home value: $1,331,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Immaculata-La Salle High School (grade A+), Lincoln-Marti Schools # 10 (grade B+), Brito Miami Private School (grade B)
- Population: 14,572
- Median household income: $173,015
- Median home value: $1,331,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Immaculata-La Salle High School (grade A+), Lincoln-Marti Schools # 10 (grade B+), Brito Miami Private School (grade B)
#25. Key Biscayne, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 758
- Population: 97,980
- Median household income: $95,570
- Median home value: $597,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $2,170 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (grade A+), Suncoast Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pine Crest School - Fort Lauderdale Campus (grade A+), American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus (grade A+), Donna Klein Jewish Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 97,980
- Median household income: $95,570
- Median home value: $597,100 (66% own)
- Median rent: $2,170 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (grade A+), Suncoast Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Pine Crest School - Fort Lauderdale Campus (grade A+), American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus (grade A+), Donna Klein Jewish Academy (grade A+)
#24. Boca Raton, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 735
- Population: 12,278
- Median household income: $100,034
- Median home value: $458,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $2,274 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 12,278
- Median household income: $100,034
- Median home value: $458,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $2,274 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
#23. Doctor Phillips, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 728
- Population: 58,595
- Median household income: $118,064
- Median home value: $459,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $2,172 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 58,595
- Median household income: $118,064
- Median home value: $459,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $2,172 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
#22. Horizon West, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 688
- Population: 6,372
- Median household income: $107,202
- Median home value: $463,700 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,530 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Gulf Breeze High School (grade A), Gulf Breeze Elementary School (grade A minus), Gulf Breeze Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (grade A minus), Pensacola Catholic High School (grade B+), East Hill Christian School (grade B)
- Population: 6,372
- Median household income: $107,202
- Median home value: $463,700 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,530 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Gulf Breeze High School (grade A), Gulf Breeze Elementary School (grade A minus), Gulf Breeze Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (grade A minus), Pensacola Catholic High School (grade B+), East Hill Christian School (grade B)
#21. Gulf Breeze, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 685
- Population: 24,721
- Median household income: $101,159
- Median home value: $403,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,562 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
- Population: 24,721
- Median household income: $101,159
- Median home value: $403,200 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,562 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
#20. Lutz, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 571
- Population: 38,205
- Median household income: $83,732
- Median home value: $317,100 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,557 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Oviedo High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 38,205
- Median household income: $83,732
- Median home value: $317,100 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,557 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Oviedo High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
#19. Winter Springs, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 503
- Population: 35,333
- Median household income: $134,535
- Median home value: $406,700 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,136 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Durbin Creek Elementary School (grade A), Creekside High School (grade A), Julington Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Bolles School (grade A+), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
- Population: 35,333
- Median household income: $134,535
- Median home value: $406,700 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,136 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Durbin Creek Elementary School (grade A), Creekside High School (grade A), Julington Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Bolles School (grade A+), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
#18. Fruit Cove, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 476
- Population: 4,261
- Median household income: $140,045
- Median home value: $696,300 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,392 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (grade A+), Suncoast Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus (grade A+), Saint Andrew's School (grade A+), Score Academy - Boca Raton (grade A+)
- Population: 4,261
- Median household income: $140,045
- Median home value: $696,300 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,392 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (grade A+), Suncoast Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus (grade A+), Saint Andrew's School (grade A+), Score Academy - Boca Raton (grade A+)
#17. Highland Beach, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 445
- Population: 10,976
- Median household income: $108,307
- Median home value: $363,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,939 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+), American Youth Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 10,976
- Median household income: $108,307
- Median home value: $363,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,939 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A), Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (grade A), Bell Creek Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Academy at the Lakes (grade A+), Universal Academy of Florida (grade A+), American Youth Academy (grade A+)
#16. Pebble Creek, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 443
- Population: 19,266
- Median household income: $89,871
- Median home value: $484,700 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,754 (55% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 19,266
- Median household income: $89,871
- Median home value: $484,700 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,754 (55% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
#15. Maitland, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 441
- Population: 16,636
- Median household income: $106,971
- Median home value: $403,800 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,926 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 16,636
- Median household income: $106,971
- Median home value: $403,800 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,926 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
#14. Lake Mary, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 438
- Population: 26,059
- Median household income: $153,047
- Median home value: $528,700 (92% own)
- Median rent: $2,088 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
- Population: 26,059
- Median household income: $153,047
- Median home value: $528,700 (92% own)
- Median rent: $2,088 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Steinbrenner High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+), Academy at the Lakes (grade A+)
#13. Keystone, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 433
- Population: 34,832
- Median household income: $188,544
- Median home value: $797,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,948 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), Pine Crest School - Fort Lauderdale Campus (grade A+), Donna Klein Jewish Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 34,832
- Median household income: $188,544
- Median home value: $797,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,948 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School (grade A+), The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), Pine Crest School - Fort Lauderdale Campus (grade A+), Donna Klein Jewish Academy (grade A+)
#12. Parkland, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 408
- Population: 24,267
- Median household income: $144,987
- Median home value: $715,700 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,728 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Population: 24,267
- Median household income: $144,987
- Median home value: $715,700 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,728 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
#11. Palmetto Bay, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 382
- Population: 68,029
- Median household income: $132,832
- Median home value: $612,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $2,631 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Cypress Bay High School (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), NSU University School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 68,029
- Median household income: $132,832
- Median home value: $612,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $2,631 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: The College Academy at Broward College (grade A+), Cypress Bay High School (grade A+), Pompano Beach High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (grade A+), NSU University School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+)
#10. Weston, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 332
- Population: 19,766
- Median household income: $118,245
- Median home value: $604,200 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,717 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ocean Palms Elementary School (grade A), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), University Christian School (grade A)
- Population: 19,766
- Median household income: $118,245
- Median home value: $604,200 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,717 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ocean Palms Elementary School (grade A), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), University Christian School (grade A)
#9. Palm Valley, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 315
- Population: 29,810
- Median household income: $117,414
- Median home value: $355,200 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,909 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Creekside High School (grade A), Fleming Island High School (grade A), Bartram Trail High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
- Population: 29,810
- Median household income: $117,414
- Median home value: $355,200 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,909 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Creekside High School (grade A), Fleming Island High School (grade A), Bartram Trail High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
#8. Fleming Island, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 289
- Population: 18,279
- Median household income: $178,095
- Median home value: $1,129,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,800 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Population: 18,279
- Median household income: $178,095
- Median home value: $1,129,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,800 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
#7. Pinecrest, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 286
- Population: 39,552
- Median household income: $116,764
- Median home value: $397,300 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,902 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Hagerty High School (grade A), Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
- Population: 39,552
- Median household income: $116,764
- Median home value: $397,300 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,902 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Hagerty High School (grade A), Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
#6. Oviedo, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 284
- Population: 29,985
- Median household income: $96,563
- Median home value: $590,200 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,634 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 29,985
- Median household income: $96,563
- Median home value: $590,200 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,634 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
#5. Winter Park, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 263
- Population: 22,950
- Median household income: $131,738
- Median home value: $503,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
- Population: 22,950
- Median household income: $131,738
- Median home value: $503,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)
#4. Nocatee, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 261
- Population: 49,696
- Median household income: $118,203
- Median home value: $952,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,954 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Population: 49,696
- Median household income: $118,203
- Median home value: $952,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,954 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
#3. Coral Gables, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 170
- Population: 7,084
- Median household income: $119,762
- Median home value: $509,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,805 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 7,084
- Median household income: $119,762
- Median home value: $509,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,805 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
#2. Heathrow, Florida
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- Overall Rank: 68
- Population: 24,891
- Median household income: $114,434
- Median home value: $442,600 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,915 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 24,891
- Median household income: $114,434
- Median home value: $442,600 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,915 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School (grade A+), Sickles High School (grade A), Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Berkeley Preparatory School (grade A+), Tampa Preparatory School (grade A+), Carrollwood Day School (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Westchase, Florida
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