Living in Winter Garden, FL
Suburb in Florida
Winter Garden is a suburb in Florida, home to about 47,000 people, with 2.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Winter Garden a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 24 dog parks within 9 mi
- Strong healthcare: 3 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.8% property tax
- Easy flying: MCO is 19 mi away
👎 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 Winter Garden: common questions
What is the cost of living in Winter Garden?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $452k, 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 Winter Garden?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.8% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Winter Garden safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (1.0× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Winter Garden?
Winter Garden is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Winter Garden get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.46 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Winter Garden?
The nearest major airport is MCO, about 19 mi away.
How Winter Garden scores
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