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Orlando, FL

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Orlando, FL

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 72
Population311,732
Foreign Born14.0%
Population Density2,405people per mi²
Median Age35.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

136/100

36% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Orlando, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$50k
Comfortable $70k$103k
Luxury $125k+$194k+
Elite (Top 5%) $172k+$266k+
Affordability Ratio

68%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
21
Negative
14

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

6.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

MCO — Orlando International

8.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Orlando, FL

10.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.7 mi
Marina4Nearest 1.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range9Nearest 3.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k+4.5%
8% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$625k
5% below US avg
College Educated
42.2%
21% above US avg
WFH
15.1%
6% above US avg
Homeownership
39.7%
39% below US avg
Median Home
$359k
27% above US avg

Crime

WARNING: The crime statistics are unreliable for this jurisdiction. Local authorities have either not reported or under reported their data to the FBI. This could be due to bad intentions, incompetence or technical issues. Regardless, we suggest skepticism.

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Orlando, Florida
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season360 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall72.8"
Elevation121 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,405/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 993 mi · coast 41 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$417.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOrlando308k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMCO8.9 mi away
Distance to State Capital218 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison0.6 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:46:52.000Z

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