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Altamonte Springs, FL


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Altamonte Springs, Florida

Introduction to Altamonte Springs, Florida

Altamonte Springs, Florida is 8 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 82 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. It's located in Seminole County, in Central Florida and is regarded as a northern suburb of Orlando. The names translates to "high hill" in Spanish. Cranes Roost Park and Cranes Roost Lake are recognized as the central area of the municipality. Altamonte Springs is situated in one of the affluent areas of Central Florida.

Altamonte Springs Attractions

  • The Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte includes an entertaining choreographed water fountain show which includes music, light and water.
  • Eddie Rose Amphitheater.
  • Friday Night Live offers a variety of music.
  • Cranes Roost Park is situated along a lake and includes huge, attractive trees and a popular amphitheater. It hosts major city events and offers concerts, art shows and other events. The park is a popular destination for taking a leisurely walk.
  • Altamonte Mall.
  • The Red Hot & Boom is a major fireworks event which occurs on July 3rd and attracts a large crowd from the Central Florida region.

Altamonte Springs Activities

The Lake Lotus Nature Park includes a fishing pier, boardwalks, nature trails and a wetlands area. Eastmonte, Merrill Park and Westmonte are utilized for outdoor recreation. Altamonte Springs is home to the Lake Brantley Sports Complex. Lake Orienta provides opportunities for fishing and other types of outdoor recreation. Nearby Orlando offers a variety of activities and entertainment, including Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando and Universal Studios. The region offers numerous quality golf courses.

Altamonte Springs Higher Education

The city is home to a campus of Seminole Community College.

Altamonte Springs Transportation

Air travel is provided by the nearby Orlando International Airport.

High Points

Altamonte Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Altamonte Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Altamonte Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Altamonte Springs, FL

Comparing Altamonte Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime67
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