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Orlando
  • City in Florida
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Orlando

#33 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Orlando is a city in Florida with a population of 302,968. Orlando is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Orlando offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Orlando there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Orlando and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Orlando are highly rated.
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    Population
    302,968
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,346
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Orlando Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Orlando

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      619.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      57.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      172.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      408.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,003.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      391.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Orlando

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,968
    National
    $69,021
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