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Introduction to Maitland, Florida
Maitland, Florida, in Orange county, is 6 miles N of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 81 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Orlando area. There are 12,019 residents in Maitland.
Maitland History
The town of Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida. During the Second Seminole Indian War, the town was named after Fort Maitland, which was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga/ Maitland. The area was put into extensive citrus production after the Civil War and is now regarded as a suburb of Orlando.
Maitland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Maitland
Maitland features art centers, public library and a senior center that organizes a number of family programs. Other recreational activities include water sports, fishing, soccer, biking and hiking, restaurants, baseball courts, shopping areas, boating, swimming and a softball complex.
Maitland Transportation
Orlando International Airport provides the city with air transportation.
Maitland Higher Education
The University of Phoenix is in nearby Orlando.
Maitland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Maitland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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