Living in Altamonte Springs, FL
Suburb in Florida
Altamonte Springs is a suburb in Florida, home to about 46,000 people, with 2.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Altamonte Springs a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 5 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.66% property tax
- Easy flying: SFB is 12 mi away
- Safe: violent crime is 0.6× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 14 within 9 mi
- Hot summers: highs around 92°F
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Altamonte Springs ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Altamonte Springs: common questions
What is the cost of living in Altamonte Springs?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $328k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,480 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Altamonte Springs?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.66% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Altamonte Springs safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.6× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Altamonte Springs?
Altamonte Springs is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Altamonte Springs get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.4 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Altamonte Springs?
The nearest major airport is SFB, about 12 mi away.
How Altamonte Springs scores
Each bar compares Altamonte Springs with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).
Places like Altamonte Springs
These places have the most similar overall profile across all 23 aspects.
Nearby
See all the best places to live in Florida.
Is Altamonte Springs right for you?
Answer 27 quick questions and see how it ranks against your priorities.