Living in Orange County, Florida
Orange County is Central Florida's most populated county. It combines Orlando's theme-park and business economy with suburbs and smaller towns.
- County seat
- Orlando
- Population
- About 1.53 million (July 1, 2025 estimate)
Cities and communities
- Orlando
- Winter Park
- Winter Garden
- Ocoee
- Apopka
- Maitland
- Windermere
Homes for sale
See current listings in Orange County, then compare the city guides above and the relocation guide.
Schools
The county has one public school district. The assigned school depends on the exact address, so check it before you make an offer.
Orange County Public Schools: find my schoolJobs and employers
Major operations include Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, Lockheed Martin and KPMG. This is a list of well-known employers, not a ranking.
Orange County Economic DevelopmentGetting around
I-4 and Florida's Turnpike cross the county, with toll roads SR 408, SR 417, SR 429 and SR 528 linking the suburbs, the airport and the attractions. Expect tolls on many daily commutes. Test the drive at the hour you would actually travel.
Hurricanes and flooding
Orange County is inland, so plan for wind, heavy rain and standing water rather than storm surge. The county storm portal covers preparation, shelters and alerts.
Taxes and county offices
Florida has no state income tax. Property taxes are set by address, and a homestead exemption can cut up to $50,000 from your home's taxable value if you apply with the property appraiser by March 1.
Parks and the outdoors
Sources
Other county guides
Thinking about Orange County?
Michael can help you compare areas by commute, budget and lifestyle before you visit.
Michael Texidor, Florida Realtor, License #: SL3657237. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Population figures are U.S. Census estimates. Confirm school zones, taxes, flood and evacuation zones for the specific address.