Untitled, 2013
Azalea Park’s story
Azalea Park in pictures
Census counts: 7,367 in 1970, 14,141 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2013 and 4 maps from 1956 on.
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A town of 16,180.
Population
16,180
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$284K
Census ACS
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Jobs based here
3,182
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#372 of 634 in FL
Is Azalea Park a good place to live?
Azalea Park is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C overall, 372nd of 634 graded towns in Florida, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 54% of Florida towns on state tests and graduation. Expect to pay for it: homes are expensive, about $284K for a typical one and 3.6 times the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. On hazard risk, just 38 of Florida’s 779 towns do better. Azalea Park’s January low is 50°F, against 51°F in Florida’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns.
WeakestC−Cost of living
A growing town
Azalea Park has grown 13% from 2010 to 2020
12,556 counted in 2010 and 14,141 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Azalea Park grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Azalea Park is from typical.
Cost of livingC−Open →Jobs & income$63K median household incomeC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.9 of 20; 3.8% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 44% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →HealthAdventhealth Orlando 5 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 92 attractions →Walt Disney World Resort and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Azalea Park. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw12 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw12 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw7 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw12 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
5 mi Stadium & arenaKia CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Azalea Park: who provides what
Azalea Park is unincorporated, so Orange County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOrlando Utilities CommissionNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesOrange CountyOrange County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrange Supervisor of ElectionsOrange County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2024
ZIP codes32807, 3282232807 74% · 32822 26%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Azalea Park.
Azalea Park has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than towns with similar incomes, but it has many renters stretched by housing costs.
OutdoorsB−
1.1% of Azalea Park is conserved land
2.8 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Azalea Park’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile.
#123for trails in FL
| Azalea Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 3% | 4.3% |
1.1%
conserved · 23 of 1,984 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Adele Place | 1.3 mi | 18 |
| 2. Capehart Park | 0.8 mi | 11 |
| 3. Yucatan Park | 0.5 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB−
Azalea Park earns a B− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Orange school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Colonial High, with 3,239 students.
54%of FL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 551 | C |
| Colonial HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,239 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Azalea Park has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Azalea Park for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Azalea Park is 30 minutes. Since 2013, Azalea Park has added 343 jobs, to 3,182 in 2023.
2%work in town
| Azalea Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Azalea Park2%
Orlando31%
Lake Buena Vista2%
Winter Park2%
Alafaya2%
10 mi
median commute distance
3,182
jobs based in Azalea Park
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More young adults than Florida overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 31% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 16% of residents (21% statewide). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
36.3median age · FL 42.6
| Azalea Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 31% | 29% |
Azalea ParkFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school31%
Some college16%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 61% are men (FL 51%).
| Azalea Park | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.7% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.6% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.1% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.6% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.5% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Azalea Park has mild winters and hot summers
The Orlando Intl Ap weather station, 8 miles away, records that about 110 days a year reach 90°, more than in 97% of U.S. towns. January nights average 49.5°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 92.2°.
Azalea Park has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter51–73°
Spring61–83°
Summer73–92°
Fall66–84°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Azalea Park, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 28 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Azalea Park.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
28
paid flood claims since 2008
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
Azalea Park ranks healthier than 50% of the country’s towns
Against the 9,642 U.S. towns with household incomes like Azalea Park’s, it is healthier than 72%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Azalea Park beats the Florida average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 24% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Azalea Park.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Azalea Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 36% |
31 measures vs. Florida
6 better14 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Azalea Park | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 19.2% | 26.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 24.3% | 15.9% |
Adventhealth Orlando
5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
44th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median home in Azalea Park sells for about $362K
75.4% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 60.1% across Florida.
53% of Azalea Park households own their home.
$362Kmedian sale price
| Azalea Park | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,560 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Azalea Park
17pages on Azalea Park
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
13 within 15 miles of the center of Azalea Park
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-OrlandoUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Orlando2.5 mi$14,547 tuitionFull Sail UniversityUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Winter Park3.4 mi$26,906 tuitionUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity or college · Public · Orlando6.9 mi$6,368 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Azalea Park residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Azalea Park for work
Where Azalea Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,182jobs based in Azalea Park
2%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Azalea Park
Unincorporated area in Florida, US
Azalea Park is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,141 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Area code
- 407
Azalea Park’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Azalea Park.
OrlandoAzalea Park
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Park | #372 | C | C− | — | B− | B− |
| Orlando | #323 | C | D | — | B− | B |
Azalea Park and Orlando report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Azalea Park with a neighbor →
Questions about Azalea Park
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Azalea Park, FL a good place to live?
Azalea Park grades C overall, better than 28% of U.S. towns and #372 of 634 in Florida. It grades B− for health and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Azalea Park, FL expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $284,000, 24% below the Florida typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.