BelleIsleCityHall, 2008
Belle Isle’s story
102 years in pictures
Census counts: 160 in 1930, 7,032 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1953 on.
- 1924Belle Isle is settled
Belle IsleFL
A town of 7,688, settled in 1924.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
7,688
2025 Census estimate · +5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$539K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
1,838
A commuter town
TownGrade
C+
#248 of 634 in FL
Is Belle Isle a good place to live?
Belle Isle grades C+ overall, ranked 248th of 634 in Florida, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 84% of the country. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $539K for a typical one and 6.9 times the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. 54% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Belle Isle, where Florida’s towns sit at 31% and U.S. towns at 29%. Belle Isle's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns.
A growing town
Belle Isle has grown 24% since 2010
5,988 counted in 2010 and 7,032 in 2020; an estimated 7,688 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 5.7% since 2020, after 17.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Belle Isle grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Belle Isle is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →HealthOrlando Health 4.6 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.9 of 20; 7.1% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life1.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market33 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.3–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 94 attractions →Walt Disney World Resort and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Belle Isle. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw7 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw6 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw6 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw7 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
6 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
The full setup list →Moving to Belle Isle: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Belle Isle, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOrlando Utilities CommissionNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Belle Isle’s trash rules yet
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 codes32812, 3280932812 55% · 32809 45%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 Belle Isle.
Belle Isle has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and has added a third more jobs in ten years, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Florida.
HealthA−
For health, Belle Isle earns an A−
17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Belle Isle. Belle Isle beats the Florida average on 16 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Belle Isle.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Belle Isle | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 25% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Florida
16 better15 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Belle Isle | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.7% | 16.8% |
Orlando Health
4.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
84th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Belle Isle’s public schools outperform 54% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Orange school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Cornerstone Charter Academy High, with 615 students.
54%of FL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Academy CharterLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 1,094 | A− |
| Cornerstone Charter Academy HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 615 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Belle Isle earns a D
At 6.9 years of the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income, the typical home (about $539K) costs more against local pay than in 82% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its D for cost of living. The median property tax bill is $4,133, against $2,730 across Florida, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
91% of Belle Isle households own their home. The typical Belle Isle home is worth about $539,000, up 2.3% in a year, 44% above the Florida typical home. Belle Isle’s median rent is $1,452 a month.
$539KZillow home value
| Belle Isle | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,452 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Belle Isle$539K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
33
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Belle Isle has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 1,384 in 2013 to 1,838. 27.1% of workers work from home, against 15.7% across Florida.
Most working residents leave Belle Isle for work: only 1% work in town. The median household income in Belle Isle is $105,000. Since 2013, Belle Isle has added 454 jobs, to 1,838 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Belle Isle | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 5% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Belle Isle1%
Orlando33%
Lake Buena Vista3%
Tampa2%
University2%
8 mi
median commute distance
1,838
jobs based in Belle Isle
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Belle Isle has mild winters and hot summers
The Orlando Intl Ap weather station 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°.
Belle Isle has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Belle Isle | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 50°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter52–73°
Spring61–83°
Summer73–92°
Fall66–84°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Belle Isle faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities. Since 2017, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Belle Isle.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 2017
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC
Belle Isle has set aside 0.4% of its land for conservation
0.7 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
| Belle Isle | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 3% | 4.3% |
0.4%
conserved · 12 of 3,315 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warren Park | 0.3 mi | 10 |
| 2. Trimble Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
| 3. Wallace Field | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Belle Isle
18pages on Belle Isle
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Belle Isle
Ana G. Mendez UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Orlando2.9 mi$13,575 tuitionFlorida College of Integrative MedicineUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Orlando3.1 miUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity or college · Public · Orlando13.2 mi$6,368 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Belle Isle residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Belle Isle for work
Where Belle Isle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,838jobs based in Belle Isle
1%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Belle Isle
City in Florida, US
Belle Isle is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,032 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1924
- Area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Area code
- 407
Belle Isle’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Belle Isle.
ConwayPine CastleEdgewoodOrlandoBelle Isle
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Isle | #248 | C+ | D | — | B− | A− |
| Conway | #147 | B− | C− | — | B− | A− |
| Pine Castle | #497 | C− | C− | — | B− | C− |
| Edgewood | #198 | B− | D | B− | B− | B |
| Orlando | #323 | C | D | — | B− | B |
Belle Isle, Conway, Pine Castle and Orlando report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Belle Isle with a neighbor →
Questions about Belle Isle
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Belle Isle, FL a good place to live?
Belle Isle grades C+ overall, better than 41% of U.S. towns and #248 of 634 in Florida. It grades A− for health and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Belle Isle, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.