Orange County
Greater OrlandoFlorida
The urban core of the metro: high-rise condominiums, historic districts around Lake Eola, offices, courts, hospitals and the region's densest nightlife.
Talk to DaniDowntown mixes towers with early-twentieth-century bungalow districts a few blocks away. It is the only part of Florida where a day without a car is genuinely possible, and it carries the noise, density and event traffic that come with that.
At the intersection of I-4 and SR-408, with SunRail running north-south through the centre.
Day to day, this is what you can expect: walking is realistic for work, dining and the lake; groceries and larger errands still often mean a car.
new supply is vertical and infill: individual buildings rather than phased subdivisions, each with its own rules on rentals and pets.
walkable core, plus SunRail, Lynx buses and the free Lymmo circulator; parking is a real cost consideration.
The area
High-rises ringing a lake, with brick streets running toward the performing arts center.
Real life here
The only part of the region where a day without a car is genuinely possible: walking to work, to Lake Eola for a lap or the Sunday farmers market, and to dinner in Thornton Park before catching a show at the Dr. Phillips Center. SunRail and the free Lymmo circulator cover longer hops.
Downtown has the region's densest concentration of independent restaurants and bars, walkable from most residential buildings, plus the Dr. Phillips Center and Kia Center drawing pre- and post-event crowds.
Groceries mean a small urban market or a short drive; larger supermarkets, hospitals and specialist clinics are just outside the core along Orange Avenue and Mills Avenue.
Event calendars at the Kia Center and Dr. Phillips Center set the busiest nights; parking demand and street noise rise accordingly, while summer afternoons bring the region's usual storms to outdoor plazas.
Around here
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.
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Restaurant
8 N Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Historic building housing a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours and late-night dining.
17 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Creative tapas & cocktails are featured at this cool, retro-style haunt that also offers brunch.
13 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Traditional pub fare & cocktails served in a contemporary restaurant & bar with a terrace.
1315 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806, USA
Cool venue with a contemporary feel, offering a playful menu of New American dishes and cocktails.
100 S Eola Dr Unit 103, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Trendy Japanese bar plating finger foods & meat skewers, plus cocktails, sake & happy hour specials.
720 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
Quaint hangout offering global small plates, desserts, wine and cocktails, plus Sunday brunch.
211 N Lucerne Cir W, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.
512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
WebsiteUrban green space featuring shady trees, spots for bird-watching, flowing water & picnic sites.
100 Rosearden Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
WebsiteLinear lakefront park with a playground, fitness area, cycling & jogging trails & grills.
1236 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around 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.
Performing arts theater
445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Large, multilevel performing arts venue showcasing Broadway plays, concerts & dance performances.
445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Local comedians face off in improvised scenes, sometimes based on suggestions from the audience.
55 W Church St #211, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Performing arts theater
445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.
39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.
65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Sports school
1419 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
Festive complex of 8 diverse bars, eateries & nightclubs with lively block parties every weekend.
25 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
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.
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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
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