Ocoee, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Ocoee, FL Utility & Living Guide

Living in Ocoee offers a blend of suburban comfort and easy access to Orlando's amenities.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
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

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
🔥 Gas

N/A
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Ocoee Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Ocoee Solid Waste
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1400/mo
2 Bedrooms$1800/mo
3 Bedrooms$2400/mo
Median Home Price$380,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Ocoee’s housing market is competitive with steady growth. New developments are expanding options for 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 Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<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
Moderate with industries in healthcare and retail
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, school funding, infrastructure
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks improving in newer areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
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    West Orange Trail
  • 🎯
    Ocoee Founders' Day Festival
  • 🎯
    local parks

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Stoneybrook West and Lake Bennet offer family-friendly communities. Downtown Ocoee is walkable with historic charm.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

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Short-term rental restrictions apply in some neighborhoods. Check city zoning laws for home businesses.

Ocoee is seeing growth in tech-driven small businesses. Remote work trends are boosting demand for suburban homes.

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📊 Ocoee — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$83,690
👤 Median Age
35.4
🏠 Homeownership Rate
71.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
28.2%
📉 Poverty Rate
10.4%
💼 Unemployment Rate
6.1%
📡 Internet Access
94.2%
🎓 College Educated
29.1%