Set on the south shore of Lake Jesup, Winter Springs offers its nearly 40,000 residents an outdoorsy lifestyle, a top-rated school district and proximity to downtown Orlando, about 15 miles south. "A lot of residents commute into Orlando for work and play," says associate broker Evelyn Malave of RE/MAX Town and Country Realty, who has worked in real estate since 1989. "Though the area is prone to heavy traffic, major state routes run through the city that make it simple to get to the area's biggest draws like Disney World and Universal Studios." Winter Springs is located in Seminole County, whose major employers include Seminole County Public Schools, AdventHealth and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
At the heart of the city, Winter Springs Town Center is a popular retail and dining area.
On beautiful Florida days, Winter Springs residents enjoy fishing.
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Activities near Lake Jesup
The city has 12 public green spaces, including Central Winds Park. Its open fields have become the primary community gathering spot for events like the Hometown Harvest fall festival, Central Winds Music Festival and sporting events. As of 2024, plans are underway to construct the largest pickleball complex in the county on Central Winds' grounds. The park also has a fishing pier that looks out over Lake Jesup, the largest lake in Seminole County. Because the lake has one of the state's highest concentrations of alligators, most activities are relegated to the land around it, including hiking and wildlife viewing.
Kids love playing at Central Winds Park, where they can meet new friends and share laughter.
A rugby match takes place at the Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs.
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Winter Springs offers variety of housing
The city is surrounded by marshy wetlands and dotted with small lakes and ponds. Homes are woven into compact subdivisions around the water, mixed in with new townhouse communities and luxury gated communities. In the Highlands neighborhood, midcentury homes, manufactured homes and condos round out the housing options. The median sale price in Winter Springs is $435,000, slightly higher than the national median.
New construction homes are widespread in rapidly expanding Winter Springs.
You can find a mix of ranch and craftsman-style homes in Winter Springs.
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Seminole County Public Schools scores high
Winter Springs is served by Seminole County Public Schools, which Niche gives an overall A. The A-minus-rated Winter Springs High School has a rigorous fine arts program offering concentrations such as 3D design, TV production and theater. Most notably, the high school chorus has earned the title Honor Choir with Disney's Candlelight Processional.
Winter Springs High School is located on Tuskawilla Road has almost 2000 students.
Indian Trails Middle School is a top rated public school located in Winter Springs.
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Dining and retail along State Route 434
Most of Winter Springs' shopping and dining options are located along State Road 434, including local and chain restaurants, small businesses and a Publix. About 6 miles away, Oviedo offers several malls and big-box stores. Winter Park is about 8 miles south and has a bustling downtown with restaurants and boutique shopping.
Winter Springs residents favor Publix in Winter Springs Shopping Center.
At the heart of the city, Winter Springs Town Center is popular retail and dining area.
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Commuting from Winter Springs
State Routes 434, 419 and 17 connect Winter Springs with the greater Orlando metro area. The LYNX Transit System serves the city, with stops along SR 434. The Orlando Sanford International Airport is about 7 miles from Winter Springs, and the Orlando International Airport is about 30 miles away. Theme parks like Universal Studios and Walt Disney World are between 25 and 40 miles from Winter Springs.
A warm central Florida climate
Winter Springs has a warm, humid climate, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. With the community’s inland location, hurricanes and major flooding are less common than coastal communities.
Crime in Winter Springs
According to the Winter Springs police department's most recent annual report in 2023, there were 230 recorded cases of violent crime and 315 cases of property crime, a decrease from the previous year.
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