Oviedo, FL Utility & Living Guide
Oviedo offers a charming small-town feel with easy access to Orlando's amenities.
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$120/mo
Duke Energy
🔥 Gas
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N/A
💧 Water
$45/mo
City of Oviedo Utilities
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
City of Oviedo
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Oviedo’s housing market is competitive with steady price growth. New developments cater to families and professionals.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
105
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
+5% above national average
Groceries
102
Transportation
98
Healthcare
100
Childcare/mo
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
50
Higher = safer
School Rating
6.5/10
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
+12% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
High with tech/healthcare near UCF
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, school overcrowding, hurricane preparedness
🚌 Transit for Families
Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks in newer areas.
🎡 Top Kid Attractions
- Oviedo on the Park splash pad
- Center Lake Park
- Seminole County Sports Complex
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Alafaya Woods offers top-rated schools. Live Oak Reserve has community pools and trails.
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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Live Local News
No overnight street parking. Recycling is mandatory.
Home prices rose 8% YoY due to Orlando spillover demand. Tech jobs are growing near Research Parkway.
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📊 Oviedo — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$103,882
👤 Median Age
36.7
🏠 Homeownership Rate
78.6%
🔑 Renter Rate
21.4%
📉 Poverty Rate
5.8%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.8%
📡 Internet Access
96.6%
🎓 College Educated
48.8%