Altamonte Springs may be just 11 miles north of Orlando, but proximity to a sprawling metropolis is not the main draw for this city of 46,000. Residents have found this place provides everything they need, from abundant shopping and dining to innovative public transportation to health care in one of the state’s top-tier hospitals. “We have been ranked the best city for young professionals and the best city where you can just live on social security,” says the Altamonte Springs City Manager Frank Martz.
Go pedal boating along the massive Lake Eola near the Lake Eola Heights neighborhood.
Crane's Roost is located on Festival Drive in Altamonte Springs.
Wake up to views over Lake Orienta in Altamonte Springs.
Uptown Altamonte is one of several shopping and entertainment areas in Altamonte Spring.
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Single family ranch and New Traditional homes, condos and townhouses are all available
Homes in Altamonte Springs are mostly ranch-style, built between the 1960s and 1980s. Some New Traditional builds are also available. They sit in quiet subdivisions throughout the city, with landscaped front lawns and sidewalk-lined streets. The median price for these homes is around $389,000. Prices climb in Spring Lake Hills, a gated neighborhood in the city’s center. Homes here often range between $600,000 and just over $1 million and feature four or five bedrooms, sprawling front yards and views of the private Spring Lake. Condos are especially plentiful throughout the city, ranging from small studios to three-bedroom units with over 2,000 square feet.
Altamonte Springs has beautiful New Traditional homes in Spring Valley.
This ranch-style home is located on Spring Valley Road.
Altamonte Springs has waterfront homes on Spring Lake.
There are plenty of multi-family options to suit your needs in Altamonte Springs.
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Cranes Roost Park is a popular gathering spot
Cranes Roost Park is the most popular outdoor spot in the city, located near Uptown Altamonte. The park surrounds Cranes Roost Lake. Its European-style plaza includes a choreographed water fountain show and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater, which holds regular events throughout the year. Sanlando Park is another favorite and offers traditional amenities like a basketball court and walking trail, but it is perhaps best known for its many lighted tennis courts. The smaller Merrill Park is a go-to for baseball and softball games and offers a playground for smaller kids. Prairie Lake Park is just outside the city in Ocoee and offers fishing in Prairie Lake and another playground, disc golf course and a covered pavilion with picnic tables.
Cranes Roost is an iconic park in Altamonte Springs.
Uptown Altamonte is located on SR 436 in Altamonte Springs.
Uptown Altamonte is one of several shopping and entertainment areas in Altamonte Spring.
Eddie Rose Amphitheater is an entertainment area in Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
Sanlando Park is in Altamonte Springs off of Douglas Avenue.
Merrill Park has 3 full baseball and soft ball diamonds and is located in Spring Valley.
Prairie Lake Park in Ocoee has several trails and walking paths and a volleyball court
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Kids attend Seminole County Public Schools, can join the Altamonte Springs Science Incubator
Seminole County Public Schools serves the city and rates an A on Niche. SCPS offers school choice, allowing students to go anywhere within the district. Altamonte Springs has four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school within city limits. Kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math can participate in the Altamonte Springs Science Incubator, a program promoting career readiness in the high-tech, high-demand STEM fields. Martz says thousands of children have gone through the program, part of the city’s overall dedication to innovation and the future. “Thirty years ago, we were planning for today, and today we’re planning for 30 years from now,” he says. Seminole State College has a campus on the city’s west side near Maitland Boulevard and State Road 434. It offers degrees in healthcare, nursing and general education.
Lake Brantley High School in Spring Valley boasts a 96% graduation rate.
Forest City Elementary School is a public school serving the Altamonte Springs community.
Seminole State College is located at 850 S State Rd 434 in Altamonte Springs.
Seminole State College has a large campus in Altamonte Springs.
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Shopping at Altamonte Mall and health care at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs hospital
Route 436 is lined with shopping centers full of grocery stores like Publix and Whole Foods, popular retailers like Best Buy and HomeGoods, and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, like fast food burgers, Korean barbeque and pizza. More shopping can be found at Altamonte Mall, a throwback indoor mall still bustling with activity. It offers popular stores like Apple and Macy’s, and AMC Altamonte, a large IMAX movie theater that screens the latest blockbusters.
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs off Route 436 offers primary and specialty care. Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is in nearby Longwood and, in addition to traditional hospital services, offers behavioral health services like individual psychotherapy, marital and family counseling and chemical dependency therapy.
One of the main highways in Altamonte Springs is SR 436.
Altamonte Mall is a well-loved shopping destination in Altamonte Springs.
Whole Foods is located at 305 E Altamonte Dr in Altamonte Springs.
Pei Wei Asina Kitchen is located at 355 E Altamonte Dr in Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte Springs has various goods and services on offer for residents.
Altamonte Springs locals are big on shopping.
The local theater is AMC near the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs.
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs off Route 436 offers primary and specialty care.
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Attendees from near and far come out for Red Hot & Boom
Red Hot & Boom is Altamonte Springs’s most popular annual event, each July 3rd at Cranes Roost Park. The day-long, free event started in 1997 and draws about 250,000 attendees every year. “We have people who walk to the event and people who come from out of town and get hotel rooms,” Martz says. Attendees enjoy live music, food vendors and fireworks over the lake. Light Up the Holidays is another popular event at Cranes Roost Park. The Christmas-themed evening features huge light displays, a 60-foot Christmas tree, kids’ activities, and more fireworks. Florida’s theme parks are a short drive away. For a day at Florida’s theme parks, Walt Disney World is about 35 miles away, Universal Studios is about 20 miles away and SeaWorld is about 24 miles away miles away.
Crane's Roost is a beautiful park and recreation area in Altamonte Springs.
Children gather for photos with entertainers at Light Up the Holidays in Altamonte Springs.
Santa and Mrs Claus eagerly meet children at Light Up the Holidays in Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte Springs is only 35 miles away from the most wonderful place on earth.
Discover the magic at Universal Studios, where every moment is a new adventure.
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A look at Altamonte Springs's weather and crime
While Altamonte Springs’s location inland often protects it from hurricanes, residents should always track major storms for high winds and flooding. Some properties in the city are more at risk for flooding than others, and homeowners are encouraged to consider buying flood insurance.
The Altamonte Springs Police Department releases quarterly reports on the city’s website. Between July 2024 and September 2024, there were incidents of burglary, larceny, aggravated assault and several drug offenses. The police department offers full incident report information by phone or email.
Residents get around with I-4, SunRail and CraneRIDES
Interstate 4 and Route 436 crisscross through the middle of the city. Interstate 4 connects to Orlando, about 11 miles away. There are several options for public transportation around and out of the city. SunRail is a commuter rail that travels through the Greater Orlando area and has a station in Altamonte Springs at South Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The Lynx bus line has stops throughout the city as well. To get around the city, CraneRIDES autonomous vehicles provide transportation to Uptown Altamonte Springs and the AMC Theatre. The closest airport is the Orlando International Airport, about 25 miles away.
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