Meadow Woods, Florida, 2026
Meadow Woods’s story
Meadow Woods in pictures
Census counts: 4,876 in 1990, 43,790 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2026 and 3 maps from 1953 on.
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A town of 42,852.
Population
42,852
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$401K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
2,264
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#200 of 634 in FL
Is Meadow Woods a good place to live?
Meadow Woods grades B− overall, ranked 200th of 634 in Florida, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 85% of U.S. towns. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $401K, 5.1 years of the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. 13% of the land in Meadow Woods is conserved, above both Florida’s towns (3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Meadow Woods Park, at 23 acres.
What makes Meadow Woods stand out
Where Meadow Woods beats most towns.
A growing town
Meadow Woods has grown 71% from 2010 to 2020
25,558 counted in 2010 and 43,790 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Meadow Woods grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Meadow Woods is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.2 of 20; 4% of households have no carA−Open →HealthUcf Lake Nona Hospital 2.9 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$83K median household incomeB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →SchoolsB−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.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.4; 38% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 89 attractions →Walt Disney World Resort and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Meadow Woods. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw9 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw11 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw11 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
8 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a yearSources: 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 Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Meadow Woods: who provides what
Meadow Woods is unincorporated, so Orange County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOcud/Western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% 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 code3282432824 100%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 Meadow Woods.
Meadow Woods has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, has less cancer than most of Florida and sends most of its workers to Orlando and beyond.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of Meadow Woods
Meadow Woods has 2,264 jobs for its 19,960 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 35.4 minutes, against 28 across Florida.
Most working residents leave Meadow Woods for work: only 2% work in town. Meadow Woods’ average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both the Florida town median (27 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Meadow Woods has added 1,615 jobs, to 2,264 in 2023.
2%work in town
| Meadow Woods | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 16% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 5% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Meadow Woods2%
Orlando27%
Lake Buena Vista6%
Kissimmee3%
Jacksonville1%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,264
jobs based in Meadow Woods
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 85% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Meadow Woods’ public schools outperform 54% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Orange school district. Two of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
54%of FL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 833 | C+ |
| Treasure of Knowledge Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 143 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
Residents of Meadow Woods are healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Florida is cancer: 4.8% of its 32,757 adults have had cancer, against 9.1% statewide. Its B+ for health tops all 3 graded neighbors; Orlando (B) comes closest.
Meadow Woods beats the Florida average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 20% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Meadow Woods.
72%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Meadow Woods | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 36% |
31 measures vs. Florida
12 better12 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Meadow Woods | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.8% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4% | 7.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 20.2% | 15.9% |
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
2.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
69th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Younger than Florida overall
People 65 and older are 11% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 24% of residents (20% statewide). 39% of Meadow Woods adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
37.4median age · FL 42.6
| Meadow Woods | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 24% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 31% | 29% |
Meadow WoodsFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school25%
Some college15%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 36.4, men 39.6.
| Meadow Woods | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.3% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.3% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.2% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.3% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.7% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.8% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Meadow Woods
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 49.6°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 92.2°.
Meadow Woods has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Meadow Woods is 50°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Meadow Woods | 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
Winter52–74°
Spring61–84°
Summer73–92°
Fall66–84°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC
For the outdoors, Meadow Woods earns a C
1.0 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Meadow Woods’ trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
#425for trails in FL
13%
conserved · 950 of 7,323 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Meadow Woods Park | — | 23 |
| 2. Cypress Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Plantation Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Meadow Woods faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 2017, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Meadow Woods.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
7
paid flood claims since 2017
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Meadow Woods earns a D
$396Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
63
days on market
97.3%
sale-to-list price
40
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Meadow Woods
17pages on Meadow Woods
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Meadow Woods
Florida College of Integrative MedicineUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Orlando7.5 miAna G. Mendez UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Orlando7.7 mi$13,575 tuitionDeVry University-FloridaUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Orlando11.7 mi$17,408 tuition
About 8 of every 100 Meadow Woods residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Meadow Woods for work
Where Meadow Woods’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,264jobs based in Meadow Woods
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Meadow Woods
Unincorporated area in Florida, US
Meadow Woods is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated suburban development area located in southern Orange County, Florida, United States, between Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the population was 43,790.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- Area code
- 1-407
Meadow Woods’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Meadow Woods.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Southchase (C+) comes closest.
OrlandoSouthchaseBuenaventura LakesMeadow Woods
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods | #200 | B− | D | — | B− | B+ |
| Orlando | #323 | C | D | — | B− | B |
| Southchase | #281 | C+ | D | — | B− | B− |
| Buenaventura Lakes | #568 | D | C− | — | C | C− |
Meadow Woods, Orlando, Southchase and Buenaventura Lakes report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Meadow Woods with a neighbor →
Questions about Meadow Woods
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Meadow Woods, FL a good place to live?
Meadow Woods grades B− overall, better than 45% of U.S. towns and #200 of 634 in Florida. It grades B+ for health and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Meadow Woods, FL expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $401,000, 7% above 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 D.