What are the schools like in Winter Park, FL?

Winter Park 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 Winter Park?

The median household income in Winter Park, FL is $96,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Winter Park, FL?

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

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

Q: Is Winter Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Winter Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winter Park is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $590,200 and the median rent is $1,634 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winter Park, FL?

Winter Park has a violent crime rate of 204.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1976.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winter Park, FL a Good Place to Live?

Winter Park is a small city of 29,985 in Florida, with a median household income of $96,563 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Winter Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Winter Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winter Park 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

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

Metric	Winter Park, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$590,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,634	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Winter Park's violent crime rate is 204.3 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.3 /100k

Property Crime

1976.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Winter Park, 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	64.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Winter Park, FL	National Avg
Population	29,985	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Winter Park

Winter Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32789

Winter Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Winter Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winter Park roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $590,200 and median rent is $1,634/month.

What is the crime rate in Winter Park, FL?

Winter Park's violent crime rate is 204.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1976.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winter Park?

Public schools in Winter Park are operated by ORANGE. The district has 165 elementary, 43 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 64.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winter Park, FL a good place to live?

Winter Park, FL has a population of 29,985, a median household income of $96,563, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Winter Park?

Winter Park 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 ZIP codes are in Winter Park?

Winter Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32789.

What is the population of Winter Park?

The population of Winter Park, Florida is 29,985 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winter Park?

Key numbers for living in Winter Park: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $590,200, median household income $96,563, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winter Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.