Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Oviedo, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,821
Population
38,835
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Why did the chicken cross the road? To reach Downtown Oviedo.
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Oviedo is a mid-sized city in Seminole County, sitting just northeast of Orlando, where a small-town feel holds steady even as the surrounding region grows. The city is closely tied to the University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities in the country, whose main campus borders Oviedo to the west and draws a steady stream of academic and research activity to the area. Major employers in healthcare, technology, and defense have also established roots nearby, particularly along the State Road 417 corridor, giving the local economy a broad base.
The city blends established residential streets with newer planned communities, ranging from quiet cul-de-sacs near Oviedo's historic downtown to larger master-planned neighborhoods on its eastern edges. Housing options run from single-family homes and townhomes to garden-style apartment communities and modern multi-story rentals built to meet growing demand. Rental inventory has expanded considerably over the past decade, offering a wider range of floor plans and price points than the city once had.
Life in Oviedo tends to move at a measured pace compared to Orlando proper. The downtown area, centered on Broadway Street, retains a genuinely local character, and Oviedo is perhaps best known across Florida for its wild chicken population, a quirky and beloved part of the city's identity that locals embrace without irony.
Explore the City
Take a ride down the Cross Seminole Trail in Oviedo.
Swing by the Butterfly Garden at Lukas Nursery in Oviedo.
Center Lake Park in Oviedo features a large amphitheater, dog park, marina, playground, and splash pad for Oviedo residents to enjoy.
For only $5, you can rent a swan boat for a paddle around the lake at Center Lake Park in Oviedo.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk at Center Lake Park in Oviedo.
Oviedo residents enjoy the small fenced play area with artificial grass for their pets.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,984
Average: $127,646
Education
16,123
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,707
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oviedo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Oviedo, FL is $1,828 for one bedroom, $2,082 for two bedrooms, and $2,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oviedo has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,828/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$2,473/month
1,648 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,690/month
1,666 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oviedo, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
769 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
713 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
634 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,254 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,403 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,313 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Econ River Wilderness Area
- Black Hammock Wilderness Area
- UCF Arboretum
- Little Big Econ State Forest
- Geneva Wilderness Area and Ed Yarborough Nature Center
Commuter Rail
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.