Longwood

A residential enclave mixing established neighborhoods, large lots, and access to natural springs and parks.

Welcome To Longwood

Longwood is a northern suburb of Orlando just to the south of Lake Mary, and those driving through it on the main roads may never know they’ve been there. It’s not that it’s not particularly small; just that off of those main roads it is perfectly pleasant — occasionally idyllic — and isn’t showy in any way. It’s a leafy city, with sturdy homes on sizable lots, with plenty of lakes and marshy areas to keep the landscape green. The main streets are lined with a nice variety of businesses, many of them locally owned and operated, giving it a distinctly small-town feel. The neighborhoods are quiet, and there’s lots of access to parks, trails, and lakes, but most people choose Longwood for its location. It’s out of the bustle of Orlando (and on the other side of the city from the tourist traffic), but it’s easy to hop on the interstate and other main roads to get to work or play. The schools are among the best in the area as well, making this one of the undiscovered gems of Central Florida.

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Longwood History & Culture

Longwood was a town before it was an Orlando suburb, and the architecture and street layouts reflect its midcentury origins. It is a liminal space, halfway between city and country, and the residents revel in the greenness of their city. They kayak and paddleboard, they hike under giant cypress trees, they run and bike over the trails that crisscross the area. In general, locals see Longwood as a place of retreat, a quiet home they can return to after a day of work in Orlando or Lake Mary. It’s a great place to live life at a (slightly) slower pace.

Longwood Dining & Shopping

Part of the small-town charm of Longwood is in the extensive mom-and-pop restaurant scene, often strip-mall locations with amazing menus. A few upscale chains host the happy-hour set close to the interstate, and while there’s great food up and down the main thoroughfares, there’s no place that’s going to look at you sideways if you show for dinner in a sundress. The best Longwood shopping is likewise local, with specialty home design and outdoor shops worth the drive for people from the big city to the south. There are also several well-designed shopping centers that host lovely boutiques, though the nearest shopping mall is a few miles south in Altamonte, which also houses most of the areas big-box stores. Designer fashions, alas, are mostly to the south of Orlando — but please note our previous comment about sundresses.

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Overview for Longwood, FL

54,959 people live in Longwood, where the median age is 44.3 and the average individual income is $52,390.566. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,959

Total Population

44.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,390.566

Average individual Income

Around Longwood, FL

There's plenty to do around Longwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

26

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Mockingbird Apothecary & General Store, Heal. Pain & Stress Relief Center, and BeFIT Health Studio.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Mockingbird Apothecary & General Store page on Yelp Search 103 E Church Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.74 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Heal. Pain & Stress Relief Center page on Yelp Search 1088 E Altamonte Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.05 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the BeFIT Health Studio page on Yelp Search 3232 Lake Mary Blvd on Google Maps	Active	4.46 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Winners Fitness page on Yelp Search 1003 Orienta Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.03 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A Affordable Screen Guy page on Yelp Search 358 E Jessup Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.03 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Martial Arts World Lake Mary page on Yelp Search 135 Parliament Lp on Google Maps	Active	4.8 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Black Pearl Massage page on Yelp Search 283 Cranes Roost Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.27 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DM Waxing page on Yelp Search 1331 S International Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	3.23 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Red's Hair Lounge page on Yelp Search 931 N State Rd 434 A on Google Maps	Beauty	2.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Valerie's Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1056 Montgomery Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.1 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ruby Spa & Massage page on Yelp Search 3385 S US Hwy 17-92 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.1 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Longwood, FL

Population Households Employment

Longwood has 21,122 households, with an average household size of 5.15. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Longwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 54,959 people call Longwood home. The population density is 1,882.518 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,959

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44.34205498644444

Median Age

47.05 / 52.95%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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75+ Years

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21,122

Total Households

5.15

Average Household Size

$52,390.566

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Longwood, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Longwood. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Longwood

Welcome To Longwood

Nearby Neighborhoods:

Longwood History & Culture

Longwood Dining & Shopping

Property Listings

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$7,500,000

$6,937,000

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$3,650,000

Overview for Longwood, FL

54,959

44.3 years

High

$52,390.566

Around Longwood, FL

2

Car-Dependent

26

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Longwood, FL

54,959

High

44.34205498644444

47.05 / 52.95%

21,122

5.15

$52,390.566

Schools in Longwood, FL

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Montverde

Lake Mary

Maitland

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