What are the schools like in Meadow Woods, FL?

Meadow Woods 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 Meadow Woods?

The median household income in Meadow Woods, FL is $74,319 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Meadow Woods, FL?

Meadow Woods has an average high temperature of 71.8°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Meadow Woods, FL affordable or expensive?

Meadow Woods's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meadow Woods is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $315,600 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Meadow Woods, FL?

Crime rate data for Meadow Woods is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Meadow Woods, FL a Good Place to Live?

Meadow Woods is a small city of 42,207 in Florida, with a median household income of $74,319 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Meadow Woods stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Meadow Woods is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Meadow Woods 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

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

Metric	Meadow Woods, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$315,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,319	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Meadow Woods is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Meadow Woods, 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	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meadow Woods sees average highs of 71.8°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Meadow Woods, FL
Average High — January	71.8°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Meadow Woods, FL	National Avg
Population	42,207	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buenaventura Lakes, FL 3 mi Southchase, FL 3 mi Taft, FL 4 mi Orlando, FL 5 mi Pine Castle, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Meadow Woods

Meadow Woods, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32824

Meadow Woods vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow Woods, FL affordable or expensive?

Meadow Woods's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Meadow Woods roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $315,600 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Meadow Woods, FL?

Crime data for Meadow Woods is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Meadow Woods?

Public schools in Meadow Woods are operated by ORANGE. The district has 165 elementary, 43 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Meadow Woods, FL a good place to live?

Meadow Woods, FL has a population of 42,207, a median household income of $74,319, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Meadow Woods?

Meadow Woods averages 71.8°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Meadow Woods?

Meadow Woods, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32824.

What is the population of Meadow Woods?

The population of Meadow Woods, Florida is 42,207 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meadow Woods?

Key numbers for living in Meadow Woods: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $315,600, median household income $74,319, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meadow Woods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.