Best suburbs in Orlando
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- Population: 6,908
- Median home value: $283,900
- Median rental price: $1,434
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $283,900
- Median rental price: $1,434
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#25. Williamsburg, Florida
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- Population: 2,689
- Median home value: $369,400
- Median rental price: $1,285
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Orangewood Christian School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $369,400
- Median rental price: $1,285
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Orangewood Christian School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#24. Edgewood, Florida
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- Population: 14,851
- Median home value: $350,200
- Median rental price: $1,570
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Crooms Academy of Information Technology (grade A), Wekiva Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $350,200
- Median rental price: $1,570
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Crooms Academy of Information Technology (grade A), Wekiva Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#23. Forest City, Florida
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- Population: 12,030
- Median home value: $584,700
- Median rental price: $1,782
- Top schools nearby: Osceola County School for the Arts (grade A), Professional & Technical High School (grade A), New Dimensions High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Osceola Christian Preparatory School (grade A), Heritage Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $584,700
- Median rental price: $1,782
- Top schools nearby: Osceola County School for the Arts (grade A), Professional & Technical High School (grade A), New Dimensions High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Osceola Christian Preparatory School (grade A), Heritage Christian School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#22. Celebration, Florida
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- Population: 46,518
- Median home value: $408,700
- Median rental price: $1,590
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $408,700
- Median rental price: $1,590
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#21. Winter Garden, Florida
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- Population: 45,772
- Median home value: $247,200
- Median rental price: $1,474
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Sabal Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $247,200
- Median rental price: $1,474
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Sabal Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#20. Altamonte Springs, Florida
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- Population: 3,870
- Median home value: $401,500
- Median rental price: $1,705
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A), Hope Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+), Mount Dora Christian Academy (grade A−), Christian Learning Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $401,500
- Median rental price: $1,705
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A), Hope Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+), Mount Dora Christian Academy (grade A−), Christian Learning Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#19. Tangerine, Florida
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- Population: 13,519
- Median home value: $344,100
- Median rental price: $1,382
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $344,100
- Median rental price: $1,382
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#18. Conway, Florida
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- Population: 3,488
- Median home value: $435,900
- Median rental price: $2,367
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $435,900
- Median rental price: $2,367
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#17. Oakland, Florida
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- Population: 7,020
- Median home value: $426,900
- Median rental price: $1,282
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $426,900
- Median rental price: $1,282
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Boone High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#16. Belle Isle, Florida
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- Population: 91,531
- Median home value: $361,800
- Median rental price: $1,768
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Timber Creek High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $361,800
- Median rental price: $1,768
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Timber Creek High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#15. Alafaya, Florida
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- Population: 3,043
- Median home value: $748,700
- Median rental price: $3,375
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $748,700
- Median rental price: $3,375
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Windermere, Florida
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- Population: 19,895
- Median home value: $385,600
- Median rental price: $1,834
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A), Osceola Christian Preparatory School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $385,600
- Median rental price: $1,834
- Top schools nearby: NeoCity Academy (grade A+), Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The First Academy (grade A+), Pine Castle Christian Academy (grade A), Osceola Christian Preparatory School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#13. Hunters Creek, Florida
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- Population: 17,765
- Median home value: $767,400
- Median rental price: $2,319
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $767,400
- Median rental price: $2,319
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#12. Lake Butler, Florida
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- Population: 24,270
- Median home value: $384,600
- Median rental price: $1,777
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Sabal Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $384,600
- Median rental price: $1,777
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Sabal Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Wekiwa Springs, Florida
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- Population: 1,640
- Median home value: $726,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $726,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Olympia High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#10. Gotha, Florida
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- Population: 4,363
- Median home value: $652,100
- Median rental price: $2,221
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $652,100
- Median rental price: $2,221
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Bay Hill, Florida
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- Population: 12,278
- Median home value: $458,800
- Median rental price: $2,274
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $458,800
- Median rental price: $2,274
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), Cornerstone Charter Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Doctor Phillips, Florida
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- Population: 58,595
- Median home value: $459,500
- Median rental price: $2,172
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $459,500
- Median rental price: $2,172
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Windermere High School (grade A+), West Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Windermere Preparatory School (grade A+), Montverde Academy (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#7. Horizon West, Florida
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- Population: 38,205
- Median home value: $317,100
- Median rental price: $1,557
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Oviedo High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $317,100
- Median rental price: $1,557
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Oviedo High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. Winter Springs, Florida
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- Population: 19,266
- Median home value: $484,700
- Median rental price: $1,754
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $484,700
- Median rental price: $1,754
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. Maitland, Florida
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- Population: 16,636
- Median home value: $403,800
- Median rental price: $1,926
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $403,800
- Median rental price: $1,926
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Lake Mary, Florida
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- Population: 39,552
- Median home value: $397,300
- Median rental price: $1,902
- Top schools nearby: Hagerty High School (grade A), Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $397,300
- Median rental price: $1,902
- Top schools nearby: Hagerty High School (grade A), Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), The Geneva School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Oviedo, Florida
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- Population: 29,985
- Median home value: $590,200
- Median rental price: $1,634
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $590,200
- Median rental price: $1,634
- Top schools nearby: Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School (grade A+), Winter Park High School (grade A+), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Trinity Preparatory School of Florida (grade A+), Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), The First Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Winter Park, Florida
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- Population: 7,084
- Median home value: $509,200
- Median rental price: $1,805
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $509,200
- Median rental price: $1,805
- Top schools nearby: Choices in Learning Charter School (grade A), Seminole Science Charter School (grade A), Heathrow Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Highland Preparatory School (grade A+), Lake Mary Preparatory School (grade A+), Central Florida Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Heathrow, Florida

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