Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Alafaya
Alafaya, FL Area Guide
An expansive community in East Orlando
Suburban
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Quiet
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Scenic
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Active
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Convenient
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Roughly bounded by East Colonial Drive in the north and Highway 528 in the south, Alafaya is a vast community on the east side of Orlando. Apartments in the northern portion of Alafaya are within close proximity to the University of Central Florida and Valencia College East Campus, making the area a popular choice for many students, faculty, and staff.
North Alafaya is decidedly suburban, offering excellent shopping and dining options in vibrant shopping centers strewn along Alafaya Trail, the community’s main commercial thoroughfare. Lockheed Martin, a major area employer, is also situated in North Alafaya.
South Alafaya is more rural, exuding a laid-back atmosphere with expansive stretches of open space and lush greenery. Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is located in this part of the community, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 February 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.