Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Alafaya, FL
About Alafaya
Alafaya is a large unincorporated community in east Orange County, anchored by the Avalon Park master-planned development and stretching from University Boulevard down to State Road 50. It's essentially Orlando's east-side suburb — townhomes, apartments, and newer single-family villages built around walkable town centers, with the University of Central Florida and Waterford Lakes just next door. Buyers come for the newer housing stock, the school reputation, and the short hop to the research park and medical city corridors.
Home prices in Alafaya
Home prices in Alafaya vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Alafaya
- Avalon Park Town Center
- Waterford Lakes Town Center
- University of Central Florida
- Econlockhatchee River recreation
- Little Econ Greenway
- Jay Blanchard Park
Commuting from Alafaya
- Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via SR 408 (East-West Expressway) or Colonial Drive (approximate).
- No rail transit; LYNX bus service connects to downtown and the UCF area.
Schools in Alafaya
Public schools: Orange County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alafaya FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alafaya, FL?
Home prices in Alafaya vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Alafaya, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via SR 408 (East-West Expressway) or Colonial Drive (approximate). - Which school district serves Alafaya, FL?
Alafaya is served by Orange County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.