Dani Kubrusly

Orange County

Ocoee

Greater OrlandoFlorida

A west Orange County city built around a major highway interchange, with established neighbourhoods, lakes and quick regional access in several directions.

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Identity

Ocoee is a practical, largely residential city between Winter Garden and Orlando. Its defining feature is connectivity: the meeting point of SR-429, SR-408 and Florida's Turnpike sits here, which is why the area has grown steadily without becoming a single planned community.

Location and access

West Orange County, east of Winter Garden and west of downtown Orlando, with Lake Apopka to the northwest. It is one of the better-connected points in the western half of the metro.

Everyday life

Routine is suburban and car-based: neighbourhood streets, retail along the main roads, parks and lakes for recreation, and short drives to the larger commercial concentrations nearby. There is a small historic centre, but the city is not organized around a single walkable core.

  • Health Central Hospital, in the city itself.
  • Municipal parks and lakefront recreation areas.
  • The West Orange Trail passing through the west Orange County corridor.
  • Retail concentrations along SR-50 and the highway interchanges.
  • Lake Apopka and its surrounding natural areas to the northwest.

Housing

  • Established single-family neighbourhoods from several decades.
  • Newer communities on the growing edges of the city.
  • Townhomes in a number of developments.
  • Some lakefront and larger-lot homes in limited supply.
  • A wide mix of construction periods, so condition varies substantially.

New construction

New construction happens here, but as infill and edge development rather than as one large master plan. That means fewer coordinated amenity packages and more variation between one community and the next.

Getting around

Car-based, and unusually well positioned for it: SR-429 north-south, SR-408 east into Orlando, Florida's Turnpike and SR-50 all converge nearby, which is the main practical argument for the area.

Ocoee, Florida

The area

Lakefront trails and citrus-town streets on the western edge of the county.

Real life here

What an ordinary week looks like.

A practical, central-west routine: quick access to SR-429 and the Turnpike, shopping at West Oaks and the surrounding plazas, and lakes and parks inside the city for the rest of the week.

Routines that fit

  • Driving often across the metro, thanks to the highway junctions.
  • Mixing established neighborhoods with newer subdivisions.
  • Wanting west-side access without downtown Winter Garden prices of attention.

Outdoors and leisure

  • Bill Breeze Park and the Starke Lake waterfront downtown.
  • West Orange Trail access on the northern side of the city.
  • Community parks, sports fields and a lakefront amphitheatre.
  • Boat ramps on Starke Lake for fishing and paddling.

Eating and shopping

Everyday dining is spread along Silver Star Road, Clarke Road and SR-50, mixing chains with independent kitchens; the Winter Garden and Dr. Phillips clusters are short drives away.

Health Central Hospital, clinics, supermarkets and full retail are inside the city, which keeps most weekly errands local.

Seasons

Summer storms and afternoon highway congestion are the recurring frictions; the city's lakefront events cluster in the cooler months.

Around here

Schools nearby

Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.

Ocoee Middle School1/2

Ocoee Middle School

School

300 S Bluford Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website
Ocoee Elementary School

Ocoee Elementary School

Elementary school

400 S Lakewood Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website
St Lillie V High School

St Lillie V High School

High school

1165 E Plant St Suite 7, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

Innovation Montessori High School

Innovation Montessori High School

School

1475 E Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website

Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.

Around here

Restaurants around

Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.

Sizzlin' Greens1/6

Sizzlin' Greens

American restaurant

12639 W Colonial Dr C, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

4.7 · 487 reviews$$
Website
The Backyard1/6

The Backyard

Restaurant

2214 West Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.6 · 269 reviews$$
Website
RusTeak Ocoee1/6

RusTeak Ocoee

Lively gastropub serving a diverse menu of updated American eats in a chic, lofty space.

1681 Amazing Way, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.4 · 1529 reviews$$
Website
Mi Querida Cocina1/6

Mi Querida Cocina

No-nonsense counter serve featuring a variety of traditional Colombian comfort dishes & desserts.

11077 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.2 · 2043 reviews$$
Website
GameTime Ocoee1/6

GameTime Ocoee

Video arcade

9441 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.2 · 1769 reviews
Website
Antojitos Locos FL1/6

Antojitos Locos FL

Taco restaurant

114 W McKey St, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.6 · 484 reviews$
Website
El Tequila Sunrise Mexican Restaurant1/6

El Tequila Sunrise Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

443 W Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.0 · 204 reviews$$
Texas Roadhouse1/6

Texas Roadhouse

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

1150 Blackwood Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.4 · 5430 reviews$$
Website

Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.

Around here

Parks and green space

Public parks inside this area's radius.

Chapin Station1/6

Chapin Station

Park

501 Crown Point Cross Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

West Orange Soccer Complex1/6

West Orange Soccer Complex

Sports complex

150 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

City of Ocoee Jim Beech Recreation Center1/6

City of Ocoee Jim Beech Recreation Center

Sports activity location

1820 A D Mims Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website
Bill Breeze Park1/6

Bill Breeze Park

Park

125 N Lakeshore Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website
Tiger Minor Park1/6

Tiger Minor Park

Park

401 E Geneva St, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website
Ocoee Skatepark1/6

Ocoee Skatepark

Park

560 Flewelling Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

Website

Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.

Around here

Things to do here

Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.

The Escape Ventures Winter Garden1/6

The Escape Ventures Winter Garden

Amusement center

1165 E Plant St #2, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

5.0 · 1646 reviews
Website
Fusion X-Cel Performance1/6

Fusion X-Cel Performance

Sports school

9401 W Colonial Dr #410, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.9 · 200 reviews
Website
Hardcore Fitness Winter Garden1/6

Hardcore Fitness Winter Garden

Gym

1401 Beulah Rd Ste 100, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

4.8 · 127 reviews
Website
West Orange Cinema1/6

West Orange Cinema

Mom-&-pop movie theater offering casual eats plus a special viewing room for new parents.

1575 Maguire Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.7 · 1360 reviews
Website
Roper YMCA Family Center1/6

Roper YMCA Family Center

Gym

100 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

4.5 · 349 reviews
Website
Gymnastics USA1/6

Gymnastics USA

Sports complex

13175 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

4.4 · 221 reviews
Website
GameTime Ocoee1/6

GameTime Ocoee

Video arcade

9441 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761, USA

4.2 · 1769 reviews
Website
Forest Lake Golf Club1/6

Forest Lake Golf Club

Scenic 218-acre golf course, pub & grill surrounded by peaceful oak hammocks, ponds & trees.

10521 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, USA

4.2 · 262 reviews
Website
D1 Training Winter Garden1/6

D1 Training Winter Garden

Fitness center

765 Garden Commerce Pkwy A, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA

5.0 · 24 reviews
Website

Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.

Real indicators

Market in Orange County, with sources.

These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.

Median listing price (county)

The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.

$424,950

median asking price (USD)

−1.2% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

Median listing price (county) · Orange County, FL

Median listing price (county): from $382,500 in September 2021 to $424,950 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $382,500 in September 2021 and high of $497,300 in July 2023. 61 real observations.

September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed
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Median listing price (county)
PeriodMedian listing price
September 2021$382,500
November 2021$386,000
January 2022$389,990
March 2022$416,750
May 2022$462,000
July 2022$484,945
September 2022$465,448
November 2022$448,950
January 2023$434,900
March 2023$447,000
May 2023$474,950
July 2023$497,300
September 2023$480,000
November 2023$465,500
January 2024$436,850
March 2024$439,900
May 2024$450,000
July 2024$455,000
September 2024$447,861
November 2024$436,490
January 2025$422,450
March 2025$419,000
May 2025$444,900
July 2025$441,250
September 2025$430,000
November 2025$430,000
January 2026$425,000
March 2026$430,000
May 2026$437,990
July 2026$439,450
September 2026$424,950

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Orange County, FL

Median listing price per square foot (county)

Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.

$242

USD per square foot

−1.6% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

Median listing price per square foot (county) · Orange County, FL

Median listing price per square foot (county): from $208 in September 2021 to $242 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $208 in September 2021 and high of $257 in September 2023. 61 real observations.

September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations

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Median listing price per square foot (county)
PeriodPrice per sq ft
September 2021$208
November 2021$212
January 2022$220
March 2022$234
May 2022$249
July 2022$249
September 2022$245
November 2022$242
January 2023$243
March 2023$248
May 2023$251
July 2023$255
September 2023$257
November 2023$255
January 2024$252
March 2024$254
May 2024$255
July 2024$256
September 2024$252
November 2024$249
January 2025$247
March 2025$246
May 2025$249
July 2025$247
September 2025$246
November 2025$245
January 2026$243
March 2026$245
May 2026$244
July 2026$244
September 2026$242

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Orange County, FL

Active listings (county)

How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.

5,554

active listings

−0.9% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

Active listings (county) · Orange County, FL

Active listings (county): from 1,987 in September 2021 to 5,554 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,141 in February 2022 and high of 5,836 in June 2025. 61 real observations.

September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed
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Active listings (county)
PeriodActive listings
September 20211,987
November 20211,689
January 20221,237
March 20221,152
May 20221,542
July 20222,996
September 20223,259
November 20223,136
January 20232,637
March 20232,168
May 20232,060
July 20232,371
September 20232,635
November 20233,097
January 20243,196
March 20243,367
May 20243,791
July 20244,382
September 20244,694
November 20244,952
January 20254,732
March 20255,249
May 20255,597
July 20255,831
September 20255,603
November 20255,373
January 20264,901
March 20265,210
May 20265,340
July 20265,562
September 20265,554

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Orange County, FL

New listings (county)

Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.

1,650

new listings in the month

+1.1% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

New listings (county) · Orange County, FL

New listings (county): from 2,002 in September 2021 to 1,650 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 1,140 in December 2022 and high of 2,440 in June 2022. 61 real observations.

September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed
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New listings (county)
PeriodNew listings
September 20212,002
November 20211,678
January 20221,560
March 20221,972
May 20222,278
July 20222,344
September 20221,852
November 20221,288
January 20231,454
March 20231,528
May 20231,684
July 20231,644
September 20231,664
November 20231,432
January 20241,626
March 20241,876
May 20242,020
July 20241,816
September 20241,604
November 20241,548
January 20251,810
March 20251,992
May 20251,896
July 20251,828
September 20251,632
November 20251,528
January 20261,772
March 20261,946
May 20262,052
July 20261,732
September 20261,650

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Orange County, FL

Median days on market (county)

The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.

73

days on market

−3.9% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

Median days on market (county) · Orange County, FL

Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 73 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 27 in June 2022 and high of 86 in January 2026. 61 real observations.

September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed
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Median days on market (county)
PeriodDays on market
September 202138
November 202142
January 202242
March 202231
May 202228
July 202230
September 202247
November 202263
January 202371
March 202350
May 202343
July 202342
September 202345
November 202349
January 202460
March 202447
May 202448
July 202455
September 202462
November 202470
January 202576
March 202557
May 202560
July 202570
September 202576
November 202578
January 202686
March 202664
May 202665
July 202669
September 202673

Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Orange County, FL

Metro and statewide context

Median listing price

$410,000

median asking price (USD)

−2.5% vs. a year earlier

September 2026 · monthly series

Florida house price index

825.7

index · base 1980:Q1 = 100

+1.4% vs. a year earlier

Q2 2026 · quarterly series

30-year fixed mortgage rate

7.28%

annual rate

+0.94 percentage points vs. a year earlier

Week ending Oct 01, 2026 · weekly average

Honest trade-offs

What you accept when you choose this area.

Trade-offs

  • No single walkable centre; the nearby downtowns belong to other cities.
  • Highway proximity means convenience and traffic in the same package.
  • Housing stock varies widely in age, so inspection findings vary just as widely.
  • Amenities depend on the specific community rather than on the city as a whole.

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