Altamonte Springs, FL Utility & Living Guide
Altamonte Springs offers a suburban feel with easy access to Orlando's amenities.
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax6.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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🏠 Housing
📊 Cost of Living
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$120/mo
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
🔥 Gas
—
N/A (electric-dominated heating)
💧 Water
$45/mo
City of Altamonte Springs Utilities
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
City of Altamonte Springs
📶 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 |
Housing demand is steady due to proximity to Orlando. New developments focus on mixed-use communities.
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 | 6.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0.5%</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
+8% growth since 2020
Political Climate
Purple (competitive elections)
Business Momentum
Moderate, with healthcare and retail driving growth
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, housing affordability, school funding
🚌 Transit for Families
Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks improving.
🎡 Top Kid Attractions
- Cranes Roost Park
- Altamonte Mall play area
- Seminole Wekiva Trail
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Spring Valley and The Springs offer family-friendly amenities. Gated communities like Tivoli Woods are popular.
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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Live Local News
Short-term rental restrictions apply in some neighborhoods.
Remote work growth is increasing demand for suburban homes. Local tech jobs are rising but lag behind Orlando.
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📊 Altamonte Springs — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$57,629
👤 Median Age
36.6
🏠 Homeownership Rate
40.5%
🔑 Renter Rate
59.5%
📉 Poverty Rate
10.6%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.6%
📡 Internet Access
91.1%
🎓 College Educated
36.3%