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Azalea Park, FL Area Guide

A laid-back Orlando neighborhood in a convenient locale

Suburban Convenient Welcoming

Azalea Park is a census-designated community in Orange County, Florida, positioned just east of Orlando's city limits. Its location puts residents within a short drive of downtown Orlando, the University of Central Florida, and the major employment corridors along East Colonial Drive and State Road 50. That proximity to a major metro gives the area an accessible, low-key feel without the density or price pressure of living inside the city itself.

The community is primarily residential in character, made up of modest single-family homes alongside a steady mix of smaller apartment communities and garden-style rentals. Many of the buildings reflect mid-20th-century Florida construction, with some newer infill development scattered throughout. The housing stock is generally more affordable compared to neighborhoods closer to downtown Orlando or the tourist corridors to the south.

Day-to-day life here runs at a relaxed pace. Errands are easy to manage given the commercial activity along East Colonial Drive, and commuters benefit from straightforward access to State Road 408 and other major connectors. Azalea Park draws people who want a practical base in the greater Orlando area, with enough breathing room to feel settled without being far from the jobs, schools, and energy the region offers.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$53,452

Average: $62,320

Education

2,727

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,171

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Azalea Park has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Capehart Park
  • Demetree Park
  • Barber Park - Orlando
  • Robinson Observatory
  • Blue Jacket Park

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.