Living in Ocoee, FL
Suburb in Florida
Ocoee is a suburb in Florida, home to about 48,000 people, with 2.0 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 with yards.
Is Ocoee a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 4 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Dog-friendly: 13 dog parks within 9 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.82% property tax
- Easy flying: MCO is 17 mi away
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 92°F
- Fewer graduates: 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
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Key facts
Living in Ocoee: common questions
What is the cost of living in Ocoee?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $351k, 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 Ocoee?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.82% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Ocoee safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.8× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Ocoee?
Ocoee is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Ocoee 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 0.45 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Ocoee?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 17 mi away.
How Ocoee scores
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