Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to St. Cloud, FL
About St. Cloud
St. Cloud is a fast-growing Osceola County city on the southern shore of Lake Tohopekaliga, about 25 miles south of Orlando — founded as a retirement colony for Union Civil War veterans, with a brick-paved historic downtown that still shows its 1910s bones. Newer master-planned communities (Kindred, Del Webb Sunbridge) ring the older core, so the town blends small-town lakefront living with big suburban growth. It appeals to buyers who want lake access, a genuine downtown, and room to spread out on the Orlando metro's southern edge.
Home prices in St. Cloud
Home prices in St. Cloud vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in St. Cloud
- Lakefront Park
- Historic downtown St. Cloud
- Peghorn Nature Park and Trail
- St. Cloud Heritage Museum
- Reptile World Serpentarium
- Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park
Commuting from St. Cloud
- Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~35–40 minutes via FL-417 or Narcoossee Road/SR 528 (approximate).
- No rail transit; commuters rely on FL-417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) and the Florida Turnpike.
Schools in St. Cloud
Public schools: School District of Osceola County. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
St. Cloud FAQs
- What is the housing market like in St. Cloud, FL?
Home prices in St. Cloud vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from St. Cloud, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~35–40 minutes via FL-417 or Narcoossee Road/SR 528 (approximate). - Which school district serves St. Cloud, FL?
St. Cloud is served by School District of Osceola County. 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.