What are the schools like in Eatonville, FL?

Eatonville is served primarily by ORANGE. The district operates 165 elementary schools, 43 middle schools, and 50 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Eatonville?

The median household income in Eatonville, FL is $29,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.7%.

What is the weather like in Eatonville, FL?

Eatonville has an average high temperature of 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches.

Eatonville, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eatonville, FL affordable or expensive?

Eatonville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eatonville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $123,100 and the median rent is $1,234 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eatonville, FL?

Eatonville has a violent crime rate of 1323.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6266.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eatonville, FL a Good Place to Live?

Eatonville is a small town of 2,486 in Florida, with a median household income of $29,667 and a 15.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Eatonville stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eatonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eatonville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Eatonville's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eatonville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Eatonville, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,234	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	32.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Eatonville's violent crime rate is 1323.9 per 100,000 residents — 248% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1323.9 /100k

Property Crime

6266.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eatonville is served primarily by ORANGE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eatonville, FL	National Avg
School District	ORANGE	—
Elementary Schools	165	—
Middle Schools	43	—
High Schools	50	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eatonville sees average highs of 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July, with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Eatonville, FL
Average High — January	71.2°F
Average High — July	91.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Eatonville, FL	National Avg
Population	2,486	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	11.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	79.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairview Shores, FL 1 mi Maitland, FL 2 mi Lockhart, FL 3 mi Winter Park, FL 3 mi Altamonte Springs, FL 3 mi

Eatonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eatonville, FL affordable or expensive?

Eatonville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Eatonville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $123,100 and median rent is $1,234/month.

What is the crime rate in Eatonville, FL?

Eatonville's violent crime rate is 1323.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 6266.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eatonville?

Public schools in Eatonville are operated by ORANGE. The district has 165 elementary, 43 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eatonville, FL a good place to live?

Eatonville, FL has a population of 2,486, a median household income of $29,667, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eatonville?

Eatonville averages 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Eatonville?

The population of Eatonville, Florida is 2,486 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eatonville?

Key numbers for living in Eatonville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $123,100, median household income $29,667, crime index 328 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eatonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.