Identity
Lake Mary grew alongside the office parks on the I-4 corridor, which gave it something unusual for a suburb: a daytime working population of its own. Residential streets are largely planned communities delivered from the 1980s onward.
Seminole County
Lake Mary
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Seminole County city built around a corporate office corridor, planned neighbourhoods and a SunRail station.
Location and access
North of Orlando on I-4, between Sanford and Longwood, with a SunRail station near the office district.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: work, retail and schools sit within a compact area; the Wekiva and St. Johns river systems are close for weekends.
- The Lake Mary office corridor and Colonial TownPark.
- Central Park and the historic downtown blocks.
- The Seminole Wekiva Trail nearby.
Housing
- Planned single-family communities, many gated.
- Townhomes and apartments near the office corridor.
- Larger custom homes on the Markham Woods side.
New construction
Something worth watching: land is largely used; new supply arrives as infill and as redevelopment near the corridor.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based with SunRail available; I-4 and SR-417 handle regional trips.
The area
Office parks and brick sidewalks along a chain of wooded Seminole lakes.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Weekdays are organised around the office corridor: a short commute into Colonial TownPark or the surrounding business parks, lunch nearby, and errands folded into the drive home. Evenings and weekends shift toward Central Park downtown, the Seminole Wekiva Trail, or a SunRail ride south for dinner in a different part of the metro.
Routines that fit
- Working inside the Lake Mary corporate corridor and wanting a short commute.
- Commuting by SunRail rather than driving the full I-4 stretch.
- Preferring an HOA-governed, planned neighborhood over an older subdivision.
- Wanting river access nearby without living directly on the water.
Outdoors and leisure
- Seminole Wekiva Trail, a paved rail-trail reaching toward the Wekiva basin.
- Central Park, downtown, used for markets and outdoor events.
- The St. Johns River system, a short drive north for boating and paddling.
- Neighborhood pools, tennis and fitness trails inside most planned communities.
Eating and shopping
Colonial TownPark carries most of the everyday dining, a walkable outdoor grid of restaurants, cafés and a cinema, geared to the office crowd at lunch and to you in the evening. Heavier grocery and big-box shopping sits along the corridor toward Lake Mary Boulevard and 17-92.
Groceries, pharmacies, banks and clinics are distributed along Lake Mary Boulevard and the corporate corridor, with hospitals and larger specialist care in neighboring Sanford and Longwood.
Seasons
Weekday traffic on I-4 tracks the office corridor's own schedule, easing during school breaks and holidays. Summer afternoons bring the region's typical storms, which is when the trail and Central Park empty out until evening.
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.
Trinity Simone Chrisitan Preparatory academy
School
528 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
WebsiteSource: 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.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Lake Mary
Easygoing venue offering Mexican dishes, a ceviche bar & drinks in unpretentious surroundings.
4275 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.9 · 16345 reviews$$
WebsitePisco Peruvian Gastrobar - Lake Mary
Peruvian restaurant
3801 W Lake Mary Blvd #155, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.9 · 3920 reviews$$
WebsiteCocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria
Mexican restaurant
3590 US-17 Ste 1026, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.8 · 3694 reviews$$
Website4th Street Bar & Grill
Brick-lined sports bar with numerous TVs, American fare & bar food, plus a patio with palm trees.
132 N 4th St #1200, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.4 · 1807 reviews$$
WebsiteAirport Lanes
Located near Sanford Airport, this bowling alley boasts a casual eatery, an arcade & 32 lanes.
190 E Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
4.4 · 1332 reviews
WebsiteCAVA
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
901 Currency Cir, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.5 · 1106 reviews$
WebsiteDave's Hot Chicken
Chicken restaurant
4405 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.1 · 595 reviews$
WebsiteIchigo Ichie Buffet
Extensive all-you-can-eat buffet of Chinese, Japanese & American dishes in a strip-mall setting.
3611 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
4.0 · 3302 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.
Greenwood Lakes Park
Easygoing public park offering a trailhead, a roller-hockey rink, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
660 Green Way Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
WebsiteLee P. Moore Park
Park featuring a playground, shelters & a fitness trail, plus basketball, tennis & a ball field.
Unnamed Road, 106 Sweet Bay Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
WebsiteTrailblazer Park
Park at the Lake Mary Sports Complex featuring a splash pad, play equipment & shaded picnic tables.
550 Rantoul Ln, Lake Mary, FL 32746, 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.
Museum of Seminole County History
Collection of art, photos, documents & more exploring the history of local settlement & development.
300 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
4.7 · 121 reviews
WebsiteAirport Lanes
Located near Sanford Airport, this bowling alley boasts a casual eatery, an arcade & 32 lanes.
190 E Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
4.4 · 1332 reviews
WebsiteThe Rage Room, Central Florida LLC
Amusement center
1500 Tropic Park Dr Ste 1580, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
4.7 · 39 reviews
WebsiteScott Johnson's Tumble & Gymnastics Academy
Gym
156 N 4th St Ste 1490, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
4.6 · 18 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Seminole 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.
$390,225
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $369,450 in September 2021 to $390,225 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $369,450 in September 2021 and high of $449,500 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 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 |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $369,450 |
| November 2021 | $380,125 |
| January 2022 | $390,900 |
| March 2022 | $408,725 |
| May 2022 | $448,573 |
| July 2022 | $440,000 |
| September 2022 | $439,450 |
| November 2022 | $423,945 |
| January 2023 | $411,975 |
| March 2023 | $417,225 |
| May 2023 | $428,500 |
| July 2023 | $434,000 |
| September 2023 | $423,000 |
| November 2023 | $404,950 |
| January 2024 | $399,450 |
| March 2024 | $408,000 |
| May 2024 | $420,000 |
| July 2024 | $426,715 |
| September 2024 | $414,561 |
| November 2024 | $400,000 |
| January 2025 | $399,900 |
| March 2025 | $399,500 |
| May 2025 | $410,000 |
| July 2025 | $407,500 |
| September 2025 | $399,923 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $389,963 |
| May 2026 | $399,000 |
| July 2026 | $399,950 |
| September 2026 | $390,225 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Seminole 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.
$227
USD per square foot
−3.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $199 in September 2021 to $227 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $199 in September 2021 and high of $242 in October 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 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 |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $199 |
| November 2021 | $205 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $219 |
| May 2022 | $231 |
| July 2022 | $234 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $231 |
| January 2023 | $230 |
| March 2023 | $232 |
| May 2023 | $241 |
| July 2023 | $238 |
| September 2023 | $241 |
| November 2023 | $241 |
| January 2024 | $238 |
| March 2024 | $238 |
| May 2024 | $241 |
| July 2024 | $240 |
| September 2024 | $239 |
| November 2024 | $237 |
| January 2025 | $237 |
| March 2025 | $236 |
| May 2025 | $237 |
| July 2025 | $236 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $232 |
| January 2026 | $231 |
| March 2026 | $230 |
| May 2026 | $230 |
| July 2026 | $228 |
| September 2026 | $227 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Seminole 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.
1,652
active listings
+2.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 596 in September 2021 to 1,652 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 341 in March 2022 and high of 1,730 in July 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 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 |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 596 |
| November 2021 | 551 |
| January 2022 | 382 |
| March 2022 | 341 |
| May 2022 | 486 |
| July 2022 | 859 |
| September 2022 | 914 |
| November 2022 | 965 |
| January 2023 | 777 |
| March 2023 | 609 |
| May 2023 | 592 |
| July 2023 | 679 |
| September 2023 | 740 |
| November 2023 | 961 |
| January 2024 | 1,017 |
| March 2024 | 1,039 |
| May 2024 | 1,155 |
| July 2024 | 1,365 |
| September 2024 | 1,544 |
| November 2024 | 1,579 |
| January 2025 | 1,456 |
| March 2025 | 1,539 |
| May 2025 | 1,688 |
| July 2025 | 1,730 |
| September 2025 | 1,608 |
| November 2025 | 1,496 |
| January 2026 | 1,355 |
| March 2026 | 1,414 |
| May 2026 | 1,464 |
| July 2026 | 1,536 |
| September 2026 | 1,652 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Seminole 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.
582
new listings in the month
+22.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 712 in September 2021 to 582 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 374 in December 2025 and high of 880 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 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 |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 712 |
| November 2021 | 626 |
| January 2022 | 552 |
| March 2022 | 708 |
| May 2022 | 844 |
| July 2022 | 792 |
| September 2022 | 678 |
| November 2022 | 444 |
| January 2023 | 474 |
| March 2023 | 536 |
| May 2023 | 566 |
| July 2023 | 604 |
| September 2023 | 540 |
| November 2023 | 570 |
| January 2024 | 544 |
| March 2024 | 560 |
| May 2024 | 684 |
| July 2024 | 670 |
| September 2024 | 590 |
| November 2024 | 508 |
| January 2025 | 638 |
| March 2025 | 664 |
| May 2025 | 728 |
| July 2025 | 682 |
| September 2025 | 476 |
| November 2025 | 472 |
| January 2026 | 568 |
| March 2026 | 618 |
| May 2026 | 648 |
| July 2026 | 648 |
| September 2026 | 582 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Seminole 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.
65
days on market
−4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 34 in September 2021 to 65 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 23 in May 2022 and high of 76 in January 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 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 |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 34 |
| November 2021 | 39 |
| January 2022 | 40 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| July 2022 | 29 |
| September 2022 | 41 |
| November 2022 | 48 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 48 |
| May 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 57 |
| November 2024 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 54 |
| July 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| September 2026 | 65 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Seminole County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 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
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- I-4 congestion is the defining commuting issue.
- Most housing is HOA-governed with exterior standards.
- Little genuinely new construction inside the city.
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