Identity
Apopka was a nursery and farming centre long before it became a commuter city. Both layers are still visible: an old downtown and working land on one side, new residential phases and highway retail on the other.
Orange County
Apopka
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A growing city northwest of Orlando with a long agricultural history, large conservation areas and a wave of newer subdivisions along the SR-429 corridor.
Talk to DaniLocation and access
Northwest Orange County, on US-441 and SR-429, near Wekiwa Springs.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: outdoors is a real part of the routine here, springs, trails and lakes, alongside standard suburban errands on the main highways.
- Wekiwa Springs State Park.
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and the loop trail.
- Kelly Park / Rock Springs.
- The historic downtown along Park Avenue.
Housing
- New subdivisions along SR-429 and Kelly Park Road.
- Older homes and larger lots near the historic core.
- Some acreage and semi-rural parcels at the edges.
New construction
Something worth watching: this is one of the busiest new-home corridors north of Orlando, with several builders active in sequential phases.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based; SR-429 shortens trips west and south, US-441 carries local traffic.
The area
Lake-dotted farmland giving way to new subdivisions at the edge of the hills.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Two layers run side by side: a working agricultural and nursery history around the historic downtown on Park Avenue, and a newer commuter routine along SR-429 with springs, trails and lakes filling weekends. Wekiwa Springs and Kelly Park draw both the people who live here and day visitors.
Routines that fit
- Spending weekends at springs, trails and lakes rather than a town centre.
- Wanting newer construction along an active highway corridor.
- Accepting a longer commute toward downtown Orlando or the airport in exchange for larger lots.
Outdoors and leisure
- Wekiwa Springs State Park, with a spring-fed swimming area, trails and canoeing.
- Kelly Park / Rock Springs, known for its natural spring run.
- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a birding and cycling loop nearby.
- The Northwest Recreation Complex, with fields and courts for organised sports.
Eating and shopping
The historic downtown along Park Avenue has a small set of independent restaurants and cafés; everyday chain dining and larger supermarkets line US-441 and the SR-429 corridor.
Groceries, pharmacies and urgent care are spread along US-441 and SR-429; hospitals are reached via those same corridors toward Orlando or the AdventHealth network further south.
Seasons
Wekiwa Springs and Kelly Park are busiest on warm-weather weekends and holidays, sometimes reaching capacity; SR-429 construction traffic is an ongoing feature of the corridor.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
North campus
High school
800 Wells St, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
Apopka Junior High School
School
Apopka, FL 32712, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
The Nauti Lobstah
Informal restaurant serving New England-inspired seafood, including lobster & oyster dishes.
311 S Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4.5 · 2407 reviews$$
WebsiteThe Back Room Steakhouse
Refined but unpretentious choice featuring Black Angus steaks, wine, cocktails & craft beer on tap.
1418 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
4.5 · 1088 reviews$$
WebsiteIHOP
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
1120 W Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
4.8 · 5220 reviews
WebsiteMiller's Ale House
Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
505 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4.6 · 1009 reviews
WebsiteFirst Watch
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
1510 W Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
4.4 · 822 reviews$
WebsiteChipotle Mexican Grill
Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
1215 W Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
3.2 · 280 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Administered by the local water board, this drive is open weekends & holidays for nature viewing.
2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
WebsiteKit Land Nelson Park
Tennis & racquetball courts are offered at this 5-acre space with picnic areas, gazebo & playground.
10 N Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Apopka Splash Pad
Water park
Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4.5 · 113 reviews
WebsiteTOUSSAINT BOXING & FITNESS CENTER
Gym
130 E 7th St, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4.9 · 39 reviews
Museum of the Apopkans
Artifacts from indigenous tribes & settlers are among the displays at this regional ethnography hub.
122 E 5th St, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4.4 · 38 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Orange County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$430,000
median asking price (USD)
−0.9% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $380,026 in August 2021 to $430,000 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $380,026 in August 2021 and high of $497,300 in July 2023. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $380,026 |
| October 2021 | $393,715 |
| December 2021 | $385,495 |
| February 2022 | $395,475 |
| April 2022 | $429,900 |
| June 2022 | $485,000 |
| August 2022 | $477,000 |
| October 2022 | $456,495 |
| December 2022 | $440,000 |
| February 2023 | $437,475 |
| April 2023 | $464,000 |
| June 2023 | $495,000 |
| August 2023 | $487,500 |
| October 2023 | $474,999 |
| December 2023 | $445,000 |
| February 2024 | $439,248 |
| April 2024 | $445,875 |
| June 2024 | $455,000 |
| August 2024 | $454,900 |
| October 2024 | $439,950 |
| December 2024 | $425,473 |
| February 2025 | $422,450 |
| April 2025 | $430,000 |
| June 2025 | $445,000 |
| August 2025 | $433,990 |
| October 2025 | $429,950 |
| December 2025 | $428,625 |
| February 2026 | $427,000 |
| April 2026 | $435,000 |
| June 2026 | $443,995 |
| August 2026 | $430,000 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Orange County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$242
USD per square foot
−1.6% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $207 in August 2021 to $242 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $207 in August 2021 and high of $257 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $207 |
| October 2021 | $209 |
| December 2021 | $215 |
| February 2022 | $225 |
| April 2022 | $244 |
| June 2022 | $250 |
| August 2022 | $248 |
| October 2022 | $245 |
| December 2022 | $241 |
| February 2023 | $244 |
| April 2023 | $250 |
| June 2023 | $255 |
| August 2023 | $255 |
| October 2023 | $257 |
| December 2023 | $254 |
| February 2024 | $253 |
| April 2024 | $254 |
| June 2024 | $256 |
| August 2024 | $254 |
| October 2024 | $251 |
| December 2024 | $249 |
| February 2025 | $246 |
| April 2025 | $249 |
| June 2025 | $248 |
| August 2025 | $246 |
| October 2025 | $246 |
| December 2025 | $243 |
| February 2026 | $243 |
| April 2026 | $243 |
| June 2026 | $245 |
| August 2026 | $242 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Orange County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
5,577
active listings
−2.7% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 2,057 in August 2021 to 5,577 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,141 in February 2022 and high of 5,836 in June 2025. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 2,057 |
| October 2021 | 1,866 |
| December 2021 | 1,454 |
| February 2022 | 1,141 |
| April 2022 | 1,228 |
| June 2022 | 2,089 |
| August 2022 | 3,221 |
| October 2022 | 3,097 |
| December 2022 | 2,865 |
| February 2023 | 2,379 |
| April 2023 | 2,086 |
| June 2023 | 2,189 |
| August 2023 | 2,474 |
| October 2023 | 2,878 |
| December 2023 | 3,145 |
| February 2024 | 3,266 |
| April 2024 | 3,590 |
| June 2024 | 4,096 |
| August 2024 | 4,611 |
| October 2024 | 4,819 |
| December 2024 | 4,717 |
| February 2025 | 4,978 |
| April 2025 | 5,442 |
| June 2025 | 5,836 |
| August 2025 | 5,731 |
| October 2025 | 5,532 |
| December 2025 | 5,188 |
| February 2026 | 5,044 |
| April 2026 | 5,233 |
| June 2026 | 5,474 |
| August 2026 | 5,577 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Orange County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,760
new listings in the month
+9.2% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 2,186 in August 2021 to 1,760 in August 2026, lower over the period. Low of 1,140 in December 2022 and high of 2,440 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 2,186 |
| October 2021 | 1,836 |
| December 2021 | 1,544 |
| February 2022 | 1,864 |
| April 2022 | 1,996 |
| June 2022 | 2,440 |
| August 2022 | 2,008 |
| October 2022 | 1,492 |
| December 2022 | 1,140 |
| February 2023 | 1,524 |
| April 2023 | 1,584 |
| June 2023 | 1,740 |
| August 2023 | 1,634 |
| October 2023 | 1,526 |
| December 2023 | 1,376 |
| February 2024 | 1,770 |
| April 2024 | 1,958 |
| June 2024 | 1,936 |
| August 2024 | 1,768 |
| October 2024 | 1,724 |
| December 2024 | 1,250 |
| February 2025 | 2,060 |
| April 2025 | 2,106 |
| June 2025 | 2,046 |
| August 2025 | 1,612 |
| October 2025 | 1,608 |
| December 2025 | 1,178 |
| February 2026 | 1,844 |
| April 2026 | 1,954 |
| June 2026 | 2,004 |
| August 2026 | 1,760 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Orange County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
71
days on market
−1.4% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 36 in August 2021 to 71 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 27 in June 2022 and high of 86 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 36 |
| October 2021 | 41 |
| December 2021 | 56 |
| February 2022 | 32 |
| April 2022 | 31 |
| June 2022 | 27 |
| August 2022 | 39 |
| October 2022 | 57 |
| December 2022 | 66 |
| February 2023 | 58 |
| April 2023 | 47 |
| June 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 54 |
| February 2024 | 53 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| August 2024 | 58 |
| October 2024 | 66 |
| December 2024 | 77 |
| February 2025 | 68 |
| April 2025 | 58 |
| June 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| August 2026 | 71 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Orange County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$415,000
median asking price (USD)
−1.9% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
6.76%
annual rate
+0.41 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Sep 10, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Growth is outpacing some road and school capacity.
- Distance to the airport and the south metro is real.
- Land history matters: check surveys and prior use on rural parcels.
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