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Living in Meadow Woods, FL

Suburb in Florida

Meadow Woods is a suburb in Florida, home to about 41,000 people, with 1.9 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 houses.

Is Meadow Woods a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Strong healthcare: 2 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Easy flying: MCO is 4 mi away
  • Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.9% property tax
  • Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places

👎 Cons

  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
  • Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
  • 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 Meadow Woods ranks against your own priorities.

Key facts

Population
41,000
1.9 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
74°F / 92°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$402k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,480/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
101
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 0.9% property tax
Safety
No data
Not in FBI 2019 city table
Natural disasters
13 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding, hurricanes
Top-rated hospitals
2
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
38%
1 research university within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
MCO
4 mi away

Living in Meadow Woods: common questions

What is the cost of living in Meadow Woods?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $402k, 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 Meadow Woods?

Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.9% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Meadow Woods safe?

Meadow Woods 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 Meadow Woods?

Meadow Woods is warm all year: winter days average around 74°F and summer days around 92°F.

Does Meadow Woods 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 0.44 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Meadow Woods?

The nearest major airport is MCO, about 4 mi away.

How Meadow Woods scores

Each bar compares Meadow Woods 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).

🏙️City size Small city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Urban & suburban mix Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Some transit Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Strong culture scene Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Warm all year Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Average cost Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Moderate pace Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Tight-knit community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Mostly houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Average
💸Low taxes Good
💼Job market Average
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Average
🧸Kids & family Average
🐕Dog-friendly Average
⛰️Outdoors Poor
🎭Culture Below average
🛡️Safety No crime data (counted as average)
🌪️Few natural disasters Good
☀️Sunny Good
🌤️Mild summers Below average
✈️Airport Excellent

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.