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Belle Isle, FL Area Guide

A lakeside community with easy access to Orlando’s biggest attractions and amusement parks

Lake Tourism Great Location

Belle Isle is a small, self-governed city in Orange County, just south of Orlando, where Conway Lakes and a string of connected waterways define both the landscape and the pace of daily life. Incorporated in 1953, it operates independently with its own city commission, giving residents a quieter, more close-knit atmosphere even while sitting minutes from a major metropolitan hub. Orlando International Airport lies nearby to the southeast, making the city a practical base for frequent travelers and those who work in aviation or logistics. Downtown Orlando and the major employment corridors along State Road 528 are easily reachable, and the University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities in the country, anchors the broader region's economy and workforce pipeline. Belle Isle draws renters who want access to Central Florida's job market without the density of the city core. Housing here leans toward single-family homes and smaller apartment communities, with low-rise rental options scattered among established residential streets. The overall feel is calm and residential, with tree-lined roads, lake views from many properties, and a slower rhythm that contrasts with the activity just up the road in Orlando proper.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$94,008

Average: $125,858

Education

2,996

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,501

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Belle Isle has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Cornerstone Academy Charter

Public

Grades K-8

1,312 Students

Cornerstone Academy Charter

Public

Grades K-8

1,312 Students

Cornerstone Charter Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

671 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Airport Lakes Park
  • Cypress Grove Park
  • Robinson Observatory
  • Barber Park - Orlando
  • Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex

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.