Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Oakland, FL
About Oakland
Oakland is a small town of about 3,500 on the south shore of Lake Apopka in west Orange County, anchored by the West Orange Trail and a historic downtown that the town has been actively revitalizing. The town pairs old Florida charm — the Oakland Nature Preserve and the historic African-American cemetery — with easy access to Winter Garden's dining scene. It is one of the county's smallest municipalities, attracting buyers who want small-town lake country close to the west-side suburbs.
Home prices in Oakland
Home prices in Oakland vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Oakland
- Oakland Nature Preserve
- West Orange Trail
- Speer Park
- Oakland's historic downtown
- Oakland Charter School (pictured below).
- Johns Lake
- Nearby Winter Garden's Plant Street
Commuting from Oakland
- Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via SR-50 and the Florida Turnpike (approximate, not live-verified).
- No SunRail station.
Schools in Oakland
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.
Oakland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakland, FL?
Home prices in Oakland vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Oakland, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes via SR-50 and the Florida Turnpike (approximate, not live-verified). - Which school district serves Oakland, FL?
Oakland 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.