Identity
Longwood predates the suburban wave around it and kept a genuine historic core with nineteenth-century buildings. Away from that centre, the city is a mix of 1970s-onward subdivisions and wooded larger lots.
Seminole County
Longwood
Greater OrlandoFlorida
An older Seminole County city with a historic district, tree-lined streets and a SunRail station on the 17-92 corridor.
Location and access
Seminole County between Altamonte Springs and Lake Mary, on US-17-92 and near SR-434.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: local errands on 17-92 and 434, with the Wekiva basin and Seminole trails close for outdoor time.
- The Longwood historic district.
- Big Tree Park and the Cross Seminole Trail.
- SunRail station near the centre.
Housing
- Historic homes near the centre.
- 1970s-1990s subdivisions on wooded lots.
- Some acreage properties on the western side.
New construction
limited: small infill projects rather than new phases.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: car-based, with SunRail and I-4 both close.
The area
A historic railroad depot surrounded by oak-lined streets and spring-fed lakes.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
The historic district sets a slower pace, brick streets, century-old buildings and a small-town core, while the rest of the city runs on 17-92 and 434 for errands. Weekends mix a walk through the historic blocks with a ride on the Cross Seminole Trail or a SunRail trip south.
Routines that fit
- Wanting an older, tree-shaded street over a recently built subdivision.
- Commuting by SunRail or a short I-4 hop rather than a long highway drive.
- Cycling regularly on a connected trail network.
- Accepting the upkeep of an older home for a genuine historic setting.
Outdoors and leisure
- Big Tree Park, home to a centuries-old bald cypress and boardwalk trail.
- Cross Seminole Trail, linking Longwood to Oviedo and Winter Springs.
- Reiter Park and other small neighborhood parks near the historic core.
- The Wekiva River basin, a short drive for paddling and springs.
Eating and shopping
The historic district has a small cluster of independent restaurants and cafés in restored buildings; broader chain dining and groceries run along 17-92 and SR-434.
Pharmacies, banks and clinics line the two main corridors, with hospitals in Altamonte Springs and Longwood itself covering more complex care.
Seasons
The historic district's events, art walks, seasonal markets, cluster in cooler months. Corridor traffic on 17-92 is a year-round constant rather than a seasonal one.
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.
Revival Fire Christian Academy
Elementary school
585 S Ronald Reagan Blvd #107, Longwood, FL 32750, 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.
Bayridge Sushi
Festive & contemporary site for traditional Japanese entrees & sushi, plus all-you-can-eat specials.
400 Savage Ct, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.7 · 4790 reviews$$
WebsiteEl Pollon Restaurant
Peruvian restaurant
355 N Ronald Reagan Blvd Unit 1001, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.7 · 960 reviews$$
WebsiteKorea House Restaurant
Homestyle Korean cuisine, including tabletop barbecue, in a tranquil setting with a soju bar.
1155 W State Rd 434 #123, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.6 · 1186 reviews$$
WebsiteVictorio's Oyster Bar & Grille / Longwood
Casual eatery offering seafood, Italian fare & burgers, with TV sports & weekly live music.
300 Dog Track Rd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 2721 reviews$$
WebsiteEnzo's on the Lake
Antipasti & elegant Italian mains are presented in a warm atmosphere with gardens & water views.
1130 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1261 reviews$$$
WebsiteGateway To India Restaurant [Bar & Grill]
Relaxed pick for Indian fare, including vegetarian dishes, tandoori & vindaloo.
790 E State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1156 reviews$$
WebsiteAli Baba House of Kabob
Relaxed restaurant serving Persian & Middle Eastern cuisine in a colorful setting.
1155 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.3 · 1072 reviews$$
WebsiteSimon Parrilla Longwood
Colombian restaurant
295 S Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.2 · 929 reviews$$
WebsiteThailicious Longwood FL
Thai favorites like spicy curries & noodle dishes served in a low-key, stylish space with a patio.
470 FL-434, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1688 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.
Secret Lake Park
Park with 3 lakes, playground, boardwalk, field, fishing pier, sport courts & recreation center.
200 N Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707, USA
WebsiteCandyland Park
Park offering lighted sports courts & fields, a skateboarding area, play equipment & picnic tables.
599 Longdale Ave, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
WebsiteBig Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead
Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins.
761 General Hutchison Pkwy, Longwood, FL 32750, 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.
Hero Academy Martial Arts & Leadership
Sports school
851 E State Rd 434 #194, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
5.0 · 109 reviews
WebsitePERSPECTIVE SMOKE SHOP
Store
1155 W State Rd 434 #151, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 593 reviews
The Orlando Glassblowing Center
Leisure and activities nearby
130 Bomar Ct suit 130, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 246 reviews
WebsitePrime Strength and Fitness
Gym
190 S Ronald Reagan Blvd #136, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 75 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
- Older systems and mature trees mean higher maintenance.
- Historic-district work has additional permitting steps.
- Corridor traffic on 17-92 is constant.
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