Winter Garden

City of Winter Garden city hall.
Aerial photo of downtown Winter Garden, FL.

Winter Garden, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,721

Population

47,059

Renter Mix

28% Rent

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Located in western Orange County, Winter Garden welcomes residents with its historic downtown district and community-centered lifestyle. The restored Downtown Historic District features brick-lined streets, local shops, and the Garden Theatre, a cornerstone of the area's entertainment scene. The West Orange Trail winds through downtown, offering miles of paved paths for outdoor recreation. Current rental rates average $1,752 for one-bedroom units, with prices showing a 1.2% decrease over the past year. Housing options range from apartment communities near Winter Garden Village to rentals in established neighborhoods.

Winter Garden's evolution from its citrus industry roots is evident in its thriving downtown area and active community calendar. The downtown farmers' market has become a weekend tradition, while Lake Apopka offers outdoor recreation opportunities along its shores. Stoneybrook West and Wintermere Pointe feature rental communities with contemporary designs and amenities. Located 14 miles west of Orlando, Winter Garden combines convenient access to city amenities while maintaining its distinctive downtown character and strong sense of community.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$92,914

Average: $118,852

Education

19,993

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

25,814

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Winter Garden has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winter Garden, FL is $1,444 for a studio, $1,715 for one bedroom, $2,136 for two bedrooms, and $2,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winter Garden has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,715/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$3,791/month
2,335 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,635/month
1,635 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Winter Garden, FL

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Whispering Oak Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

825 Students

Hamlin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

564 Students

Independence Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

848 Students

Summerlake Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

748 Students

Lake Whitney Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

Bridgewater Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,210 Students

Water Spring Middle School-0482

Public

Grades 6-8

632 Students

Sunridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,178 Students

Hamlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

722 Students

Lakeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

West Orange High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,816 Students

Horizon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,030 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oakland Nature Preserve
  • West Orange Trail
  • George Bailey Park
  • Silver Star Community Park
  • Magnolia 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 February 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.