Only 4 miles from downtown Orlando, Conway maintains its own identity as a lakeside community with a rural feel. Known for its chain of clear water lakes joined by well-maintained canals, Conway residents enjoy being connected to the waterways, the greater Orlando area and each other. "On weekends you’ll see people in all the parks or out on the lake. Overall it’s a really picturesque place, and if you ever get bored you can just drive a few miles to Disney.”
Many lakes can be found within the Conway neighborhood.
Little Lake Conway is a lake just south of the Conway neighborhood.
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Community markets and pleasant parks
Several parks are in the immediate area, including Barnett Park, a large facility with walking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, and fitness classes. Nearby Barber Park has a dog park, hockey rink, splash pad and outdoor pavilion rentals. Barber Park is also home to the Conway Community Market and hosts Sundays in the Park, a year-long series of monthly themed markets.
Families love the dog park at Barber Park in Conway.
Kids love top play on the large, colorful playground at Barber Park in Conway.
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Farm-to-table dining and spaces to stroll
Conway Chain of Lakes, a 1,700-acre lake system, offers opportunities for boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming. For those who prefer to be on land, several area parks offer paved pathways and are within walking distance of shopping and dining venues. Conway residents rave about the Cork and Fork American Grill, a farm-to-table “frestaurant” with specialties like drunken scallops and cauliflower steak. Streetwise Urban Food is a locally owned, made-to-order eatery that serves bowls, specialty sandwiches and chicken and waffles. Conway residents also have access to various chain restaurants and retail stores, including Wal-Mart, Publix and Sedano’s Supermarket.
Enjoy a delicious burger your way at Beth's Burger Bar.
Get some you time and stay healthy at Barber Park in Conway.
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New constructions and ranch-style homes
Conway has a dense suburban layout, and residents can select from a blend of luxurious new construction with upscale finishings and in-ground pools or established neighborhoods with renovated ranch-style homes on generous lots. With many properties located alongside Little Lake Conway, dreams of waterfront living can become a reality for buyers seeking boat ramps, water activities, and access to world-class bass fishing. Homes in Conway range from $400,000 for a three-bedroom ranch home to around $550,000 for a four-bedroom new construction.
Conway Neighborhoods
Conway Neighborhood
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Orange County Public Schools and magnet programs
Conway is part of Orange County Public Schools, the eighth-largest district in the nation. Students in this area attend Conway Elementary and Conway Middle School, which both earn overall grades of B-minus from Niche. Boone High School also serves this area and receives an overall A-grade from Niche. Boone High offers students the opportunity to enroll in a Magnet Program, which is comprised of three academies: Criminal Justice, Law and Finance.
Conway Elementary School front entrance.
Conway Elementary School in the Conway neighborhood.
Front entrance of Williams R. Boone High School
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Lots of local events to choose from in Orange County
The Orange County Library System serves Conway residents with a full calendar of events that includes technology and language courses, early learning resources and fiber arts classes in which participants can develop sewing, knitting and crocheting skills. One Sunday each month, the Conway community comes together at Barber Park to shop from local vendors and enjoy music and crafts. Each monthly market is seasonally themed and market proceeds benefit local charities and support community enrichment. "Community in Conway is fantastic," says Lewis. "There are all kinds of people, and all ages, and people are always coming together for local events. There's a real sense of friendly neighbors."
Commuting by LYNX or car
Most Conway residents travel by car, but the Central Florida LYNX bus system’s nearby stations offer accessible public transit. Conway’s main thoroughfare, Conway Road, bisects the community and connects to Highways 408 and 528. When the buzzy energy of Orlando calls, locals can drive 4 miles northwest to land right in the heart of downtown.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Conway
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Conway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Conway, Orlando sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Conway, Orlando over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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