The Town FilesWinter Park, Florida
City in Orange County · population 29,795 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $731,400
- Household income
- $105,724
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 44.0
Winter Park is a city of 29,795 people in Orange County, Florida. The median home is worth $731,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Florida towns, hipper than 94% of Florida towns, more upscale than 92% of Florida towns.
How Winter 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 Winter Park is worth $731,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $105,724, which is more affordable than 10% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,738 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winter Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $731,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,738 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $105,724 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Winter Park
| People | Winter Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 30.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Winter Park
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winter Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1998 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 186 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 120 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 25, 1992.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 949,918 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,805 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Winter Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Winter Park
8 public schools with 8,522 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINTER PARK HIGH | 9-12 | 3,264 | 21.1 |
| LAKE HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,201 | 21.6 |
| EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 652 | 14.8 |
| LAKEMONT ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 612 | 15.3 |
| BROOKSHIRE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 568 | 15.4 |
| ALOMA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 493 | 15.4 |
| ALOMA HIGH CHARTER (charter) | 7-12 | 425 | 30.4 |
| KILLARNEY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 307 | 14.0 |
Towns near Winter Park
- Maitland, FL2.8 mi · 19,543 people · home $523,200
- Fairview Shores, FL3.2 mi · 10,722 people · home $354,000
- Goldenrod, FL3.5 mi · 13,431 people · home $358,700
- Fern Park, FL3.6 mi · 8,205 people · home $346,900
- Azalea Park, FL4.6 mi · 14,141 people · home $283,500
- Casselberry, FL4.7 mi · 28,794 people · home $299,200
- Altamonte Springs, FL5.3 mi · 46,231 people · home $293,000
- Lockhart, FL5.7 mi · 14,058 people · home $264,800
Winter Park questions
Is Winter Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winter Park scores better for retirees than 65% of Florida towns and quieter than 25%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Winter Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Winter Park is valued at $731,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,724, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $1,738 a month.
What is the weather like in Winter Park?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Winter Park get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winter Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1998. 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)