Goldenrod Park features a playground and a fitness center
The Donut King is a local favorite
Beautiful Lake Nan is near Goldenrod Park

Goldenrod, FL Area Guide

Peaceful suburb near Orlando’s many offerings

Suburban Peaceful Family-Friendly

Goldenrod is a Census-designated community in Orange County, Florida, positioned just east of Orlando along the State Road 426 corridor. Its location gives residents straightforward access to the broader Orlando metro without the density or noise of the city core, making it a practical base for commuters and anyone who prefers a quieter pace without sacrificing proximity to major employment centers, retail corridors, and entertainment hubs.

The area draws workers connected to Orlando's healthcare, hospitality, and technology sectors, and the University of Central Florida's main campus is only a short drive east via SR 426 and University Boulevard. Goldenrod itself has a low-key, suburban character, with tree-lined streets, modest commercial strips, and a mix of established residential pockets that feel grounded rather than overly developed.

The rental landscape here reflects that unpretentious character. Apartment communities tend to be mid-rise and garden-style buildings, with a healthy number of townhome and duplex options spread across the area. Renters can often find more square footage than comparable price points closer to downtown Orlando would offer. Whether you're signing your first lease or looking to settle into a steadier rhythm after time in a busier part of Central Florida, Goldenrod offers a grounded, accessible place to call home.

Explore the City

Goldenrod Park features a playground and a fitness center

The Donut King is a local favorite

Beautiful Lake Nan is near Goldenrod Park

Residents have plenty of shopping options in Goldenrod

Demographics

Median Household Income

$54,640

Average: $71,362

Education

4,256

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,197

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 20% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Goldenrod has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blanchard Park
  • Blue Jacket Park
  • Downey Park
  • UCF Arboretum
  • Leu Gardens

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.