Cost of Living in Orlovista, FL

Population 6,928 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Orlovista sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 13.9%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 15 miles northwest of Orlando, Orlovista falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 99

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Orlovista

The median home value in Orlovista is $195,200 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,301/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,344/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Orlovista has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$195,200
36% below avg
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
1% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 59.5%
Renter-occupied 40.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,301
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,915/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
11.2%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
2.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$50,344
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,768
Unemployment Rate
13.9%
189% above avg
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Labor Force Participation
54.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.1%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.3
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Orlovista, FL?

Orlovista has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Orlovista, FL?

The median gross rent in Orlovista is $1,301 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Orlovista?

The median home value in Orlovista is $195,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Orlovista?

The median household income in Orlovista is $50,344 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Orlovista, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Orlovista is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Orlovista, FL affordable?

Yes, Orlovista is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

Orlovista at a Glance

Population
6,928
Median Income
$50,344
Home Value
$195,200
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
Unemployment
13.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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