Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Eatonville, FL Area Guide
An Orlando suburb with a rich past
Historic
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Suburban
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Affordable
Eatonville, Florida carries a place in history that few towns its size can match. Incorporated in 1887, it stands as one of the oldest self-governing towns established by and for African Americans in the United States, a distinction that continues to shape its strong sense of community identity and civic pride today. The town sits just north of Orlando, making it easy for residents to access the employment corridors, healthcare systems, and universities of a major metro area while living in a much quieter, close-knit setting.
Eatonville is perhaps best known as the hometown of author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, and the annual ZORA! Festival draws thousands of visitors each January to celebrate her legacy through art, storytelling, and cultural programming. That history gives the town a cultural depth that goes well beyond its modest footprint.
Rentals here tend toward single-family homes, duplexes, and smaller apartment communities rather than the high-rises or large-scale developments found in nearby Orlando. The housing stock reflects the town's scale and residential character. With Orlando's job market, entertainment, and major roadways within easy reach, Eatonville offers a grounded, historically rooted place to call home without the noise and pace of a larger city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$35,213
Average: $51,576
Education
444
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,157
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eatonville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
- Trotters Park
- Lake Fairview Park
- Orlando Loch Haven Park
- Orlando Science Center
Airports
- Orlando Sanford International
- Orlando 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.