Living in Horizon West, FL
Suburb in Florida
Horizon West is a suburb in Florida, home to about 62,000 people, with 2.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Horizon West a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 36 dog parks within 9 mi
- Strong healthcare: 3 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MCO is 19 mi away
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Hot summers: highs around 92°F
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
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Key facts
Living in Horizon West: common questions
What is the cost of living in Horizon West?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $570k, 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 Horizon West?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.94% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Horizon West safe?
Horizon West isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Horizon West?
Horizon West is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Horizon West get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and cold waves: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.47 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Horizon West?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 19 mi away.
How Horizon West scores
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