Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Orlando, FL
About Orlando
Orlando is the region's core city, with about 320,000 residents in the city proper and over 2.7 million in the metro. Beyond the theme parks, it is a fast-growing downtown of high-rises, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando City SC soccer, and distinct neighborhoods from historic Lake Eola Heights to the Mills 50 district. It draws relocators for jobs in tourism, tech, healthcare, and defense simulation, plus no state income tax and year-round outdoor life.
Home prices in Orlando
Home prices in Orlando vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Orlando
- Lake Eola Park
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Mills 50 district
- Thornton Park
- Church Street Station
- Central Boulevard and downtown core (pictured below).
- Harry P. Leu Gardens
- Camping World Stadium and the Kia Center
Commuting from Orlando
- This is the metro core — neighborhood-to-downtown drives vary: ~10–20 minutes from most close-in neighborhoods (approximate, not live-verified).
- SunRail commuter rail: Church Street, Orlando Health/Amtrak, and Sand Lake Road stations serve downtown and the south end.
Schools in Orlando
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.
Orlando FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Orlando, FL?
Home prices in Orlando vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Orlando, FL?
This is the metro core — neighborhood-to-downtown drives vary: ~10–20 minutes from most close-in neighborhoods (approximate, not live-verified). - Which school district serves Orlando, FL?
Orlando 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.