Winter Springs, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 33,698
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Climate

The area's temperatures are moderate.

Geography

Winter Springs is on the southern banks of Lake Jessup.

Recreation

The city maintains nine parks and recreation facilities.

Historical

The area had fewer than 500 residents when it was incorporated in 1959 as North Orlando.

Economy

Winter Springs is developing its downtown with the new Winter Springs Town Center, which will have shops, restaurants, offices, and condominiums.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
33,698
Population under 55:
75.1%
Population over 55:
24.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Tampa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
90°F July High, 40°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$53,952
Median home price:
$138,000
Average property tax:
$2,028

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.4%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
6
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
9

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
12/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
22/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
1

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