Pine Hills, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Pine Hills, FL Utility & Living Guide

Pine Hills offers affordable living with a suburban feel just outside Orlando.

Last updated: June 26, 2026
Total Utilities$280/mo
1BR Rent$1250/mo
Sales Tax6.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$320,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$135/mo

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$50/mo

Orange County Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Waste Management
📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead $280/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1250/mo
2 Bedrooms$1550/mo
3 Bedrooms$1950/mo
Median Home Price$320,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$950

Home prices have risen 15% year-over-year. Inventory remains tight with average days on market under 30.

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

$950

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 0.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

45

Higher = safer
School Rating

5.8/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$950/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+3.2% (growing)
Political Climate
Democratic-leaning urban county in Republican state
Business Momentum
Moderate with healthcare and logistics growth
Top Local Concerns
Affordable housing, public safety, infrastructure
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit. Lynx buses serve major routes but lack dedicated stroller spaces.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Pine Hills Community Park
  • 🎯
    Orange County Library
  • 🎯
    Orlando Science Center

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The Grove and Pine Ridge offer better schools and parks. Colonialtown North has walkable amenities.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

Live Local News

No rent control ordinances. Short-term rental restrictions in some neighborhoods.

Pine Hills is seeing growth in logistics and healthcare jobs. Home values are projected to rise 8% in 2024.

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📊 Pine Hills — Census & Demographic Data

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

💰 Median Household Income
$46,199
👤 Median Age
32.0
🏠 Homeownership Rate
52.9%
🔑 Renter Rate
47.1%
📉 Poverty Rate
22.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
11.9%
📡 Internet Access
84.2%
🎓 College Educated
14.5%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC usage doubles electric bills. Winter heating costs are minimal.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Orange County millage rate 4.4347. No local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

5/10: Some sidewalks need repair. Few dedicated stroller paths in parks.

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