The Town FilesEast Lake-Orient Park, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 28,050 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,200
- Household income
- $56,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 53° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 67
- Median age
- 34.5
East Lake-Orient Park is a community of 28,050 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $233,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 85% of Florida towns.
How East Lake-Orient Park ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Lake-Orient Park is worth $233,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $56,573, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,555 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Lake-Orient Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,555 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,573 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in East Lake-Orient Park
| People | East Lake-Orient Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.2% | — |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in East Lake-Orient Park
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 52.8°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
67 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Lake-Orient Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 1.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 24, 2023.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 789,442 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,256 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in East Lake-Orient Park itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Towns near East Lake-Orient Park
- Temple Terrace, FL2.8 mi · 26,690 people · home $334,800
- Mango, FL3.6 mi · 12,699 people · home $256,600
- Thonotosassa, FL5.1 mi · 15,238 people · home $312,300
- Seffner, FL5.5 mi · 8,362 people · home $344,100
- Palm River-Clair Mel, FL5.6 mi · 26,142 people · home $271,700
- Brandon, FL6.2 mi · 114,626 people · home $339,000
- University, FL6.5 mi · 50,893 people · home $164,900
- Tampa, FL7.4 mi · 384,959 people · home $420,400
East Lake-Orient Park questions
Is East Lake-Orient Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Lake-Orient Park scores better for retirees than 10% of Florida towns and quieter than 12%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in East Lake-Orient Park?
The median owner-occupied home in East Lake-Orient Park is valued at $233,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,573, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,555 a month.
What is the weather like in East Lake-Orient Park?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 52.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does East Lake-Orient Park get tornadoes?
67 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Lake-Orient Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)