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University CDP (Orange County), FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for University CDP (Orange County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

42,481
Residents
$59,322
Median income
$275,300
Median home
$1,972
Median rent (state)

University CDP (Orange County) - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, University CDP (Orange County) places in the 34th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

34th
percentile, household income
61st
percentile, home value
82nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: University CDP (Orange County), FL

Florida's University CDP (Orange County) is a small city, with 42,481 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in University CDP (Orange County) brings in $59,322 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.9%. University CDP (Orange County)'s housing stock carries a median value of $275,300, and the median resident age is 20.4 years. About 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 35.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,972 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in University CDP (Orange County) report an average commute of 19.9 minutes, with 67.4% driving alone and 13.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 91.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

42,481 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$59,322 /yr

Poverty 13.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does University CDP (Orange County) compare to other US cities?

Where University CDP (Orange County) sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 34% higher than other cities
Home value 61% pricier than other cities
Median rent 82% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares University CDP (Orange County) against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places University CDP (Orange County) toward the top of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, University CDP (Orange County) ranks #229 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares University CDP (Orange County) only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#608 of 903
33rd percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#303 of 930
58th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#501 of 894
44th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#229 of 930
75th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#321 of 930
65th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

34thIncome percentile

34th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How University CDP (Orange County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$275,300 39th percentile more affordable than 39% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. University CDP (Orange County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - University CDP (Orange County), FL University CDP (Orange County), FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not University CDP (Orange County), FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution University CDP (Orange County), FL median $59,322/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
University CDP (Orange County), FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for University CDP (Orange County), FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 35.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
42,481
Median Income
$59,322
Median Home Value
$275,300
Median Age
20.4
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Labor force participation
35.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.9 minutes
Drive Alone
67.4%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
2.5%
Walk
6.5%
Work from Home
13.0%
Other
1.4%

Based on 14,156 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county University CDP (Orange County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,972/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Lake Worth Beach
42,650 people
North Miami Beach
43,104 people
Land O' Lakes
41,845 people
Princeton
41,476 people
Ormond Beach
43,514 people
Hallandale Beach
41,224 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to University CDP (Orange County)'s 42,481 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Midland, MI
42,461 people
French Valley, CA
42,550 people
Beverly, MA
42,408 people
Mableton, GA
42,403 people
Jefferson City, MO
42,565 people
Coachella, CA
42,594 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to University CDP (Orange County)'s $59,322 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Carroll, IA
$59,323 median income
Talpa, NM
$59,323 median income
Waukomis, OK
$59,323 median income
Whitehall, WI
$59,321 median income
Hurontown, MI
$59,318 median income
Manistee, MI
$59,315 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - University CDP (Orange County), FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition University CDP (Orange County), FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.2% 7.6% 15.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 28.1% White 65.2% Black or African American 7.6% Asian 5.6% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 15.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How University CDP (Orange County) compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
University CDP (Orange County) (this city) 42,481 $59,322
Lake Worth Beach 42,650 $60,978
North Miami Beach 43,104 $57,633
Land O' Lakes 41,845 $98,648
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about University CDP (Orange County), FL?

What is the population of University CDP (Orange County), FL? +

University CDP (Orange County), FL has a population of 42,481 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in University CDP (Orange County), FL? +

University CDP (Orange County) households earn a median of $59,322 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in University CDP (Orange County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for University CDP (Orange County); the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in University CDP (Orange County), FL? +

University CDP (Orange County)'s median home value sits at $275,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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