Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Alafaya, FL Area Guide
An expansive community in East Orlando
Suburban
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Quiet
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Scenic
Alafaya is a census-designated community on the eastern edge of Orange County, directly bordering Orlando and sitting just minutes from one of the largest research universities in the country, the University of Central Florida. That proximity shapes much of the area's identity, drawing a steady mix of students, researchers, and professionals tied to UCF's sprawling campus and the nearby UCF Research Park, which houses dozens of technology and defense contractors.
The community spreads across a wide stretch of eastern Orange County, blending established neighborhoods like Waterford Lakes with newer residential developments pushing toward the Osceola County line. Housing options lean toward newer construction, including spacious apartment communities with resort-style amenities, townhomes, and single-family rentals, all reflecting the growth surge the corridor has seen over the past two decades.
Day-to-day life here moves at a suburban pace with easy access to State Road 408 and the Central Florida GreeneWay for commuters heading into downtown Orlando or the tourist corridor. The area feels more spread out than walkable, but that trade-off comes with newer infrastructure, lower density than central Orlando, and a calm residential atmosphere that contrasts with the busier urban core just a short drive west.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,744
Average: $99,501
Education
32,349
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
47,302
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alafaya has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Downey Park
- Blanchard Park
- South Econ Community Park
- UCF Arboretum
- Bithlo Community Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Orlando International
- Orlando Sanford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.