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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Spring Valley encompasses the western side of Altamonte Springs, a mid-sized city about 10 miles north of Orlando that has all the elements of a traditional suburb: big parks, solid schools, a range of house styles and sizes and one of the last vestiges of suburbia, the indoor mall. Altamonte Mall sits just outside of Spring Valley, and unlike many indoor malls that are wasting away, it is thriving. "It's one of the last true malls in the area that's purely fueled by locals, not tourists. And it's always packed," says Mario Zendeli, a broker associate with Compass Florida who has sold over 500 homes as an agent. This abundance of shopping combined with the neighborhood's location makes Spring Valley a convenient place for those looking to have access to Orlando but not live in it.
Most homes in Spring Valley are ranch-style from the 1960s and 1970s. They feature three or four bedrooms, low-pitched roofs and two-car garages. There are a handful of other home styles, too, including sprawling custom estates, built in the 2000s and sitting on almost an acre of land. "I think that's cool about Spring Valley is the homes are super unique there. You're not getting cookie-cutter homes. So many of them have really unique features," Zendeli says. Houses sit on spacious lawns, often landscaped with shrubs and other plants. Tall trees line backyards and dot the quiet residential streets. Sidewalks line many streets, allowing some residents to walk to shopping, schools and parks. Prices range from $260,000 for a compact three-bedroom to almost $3 million for a custom, six-bedroom lakefront estate. Condos and townhouses are also available, ranging from $110,000 for a one-bedroom to $330,000 for a three-bedroom. Regarding crime, Spring Valley scores a 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, one point higher than the national average.
Children in Spring Valley can start school at Forest City Elementary, which scores a B-plus on Niche. From there, they often head to Teague Middle School and Lake Brantley High School, which score a B-plus and an A-minus, respectively. Lake Brantley High serves about 2,600 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. It has multiple clubs and organizations, including Knitting Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club and Ping Pong Club. There are also numerous faith-based schools and one Montessori school serving the area for those interested in private education.
Sanlando Park is an expansive green space where many residents go when they want to get outside. It features over 20 tennis courts, so there's almost always a place to play and a basketball court near the large parking lot. A one-mile trail winds through the woods for jogging and walking, and there is a playground near the three picnic pavilions, convenient for birthday parties and other celebrations. Residents who live in Spring Valley Farms head to Spring Valley Park for its array of traditional park amenities like tennis and basketball courts and the playground for kids. There is also a shaded dock, ideal for fishing and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sunshine. Cranes Roost Park, a popular gathering spot for locals, is nearby and popular for the benches and covered seating areas circling the lake. “There’s also a walking and jogging path that goes around the lake, which is just beautiful,” says Randy Adams, a Realtor with RE/MAX Town and Country Realty who sells throughout Central Florida. The park is also home to the city's annual "Red Hot & Boom" 4th of July celebration, which features fireworks, live music and food. “It’s a big deal. Thousands of people show up,” Adams says.
Multiple shopping centers inside Spring Valley and just outside offer residents their daily essentials, like groceries at several Publix locations and proximity to Altamonte Mall, a two-story indoor shopping center with retailers like Apple, Barnes & Noble and H&M. “It’s one of the last true malls in the area that’s purely fueled by locals, not tourists. And it’s always packed,” says Zendeli. Among the many restaurant options within the community, Vida Cocina & Tequila is a favorite for its classic Mexican dishes served in an upscale yet laid-back atmosphere.
Though public transportation is available via Lynx bus stops along Wymore Road, most residents commute by car. Interstate 4 sits east of Spring Valley and provides easy access to Orlando, about 10 miles away.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Altamonte Springs Has More Renters
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
156
Median Rent
$1,600
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,113
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,519
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,673
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,395
Median Condo Rent
$1,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,550
Demographics
Total Population
48,799
Median Age
40
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,888
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$75,879
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
37.7%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Moderately walkable
Walkability®
60/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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