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Orlando, FL

Orlando is a city in, and the county seat of, Orange County, Florida, United States. Part of Central Florida, it is the center of the Orlando metropolitan area, which had a population of 2,509,831 in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida behind Miami and Tampa Bay. Orlando had a city population of 307,573 in the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Florida behind Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa. It is the state's most populous inland city.

Orlando is one of the most-visited cities in the world primarily due to tourism, major events, and convention traffic. It is the third-most visited city in the U.S. after New York City and Miami, with over 2.9 million visitors as of 2022. Orlando International Airport is the 13th-busiest airport in the United States and the 29th-busiest in the world. The two largest and most internationally renowned tourist attractions in the Orlando area are the Walt Disney World Resort, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971 and located about 21 miles (34 km) southwest of downtown Orlando in Bay Lake, and the Universal Orlando Resort, opened in 1990 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida and the only theme park inside Orlando city limits.

Except for the theme parks, most major cultural sites like the Orlando Museum of Art and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and world-renowned nightlife, bars, and clubs are located in Downtown Orlando. Other attractions like The Wheel at ICON Park are located along International Drive. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions; Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest convention facility in the United States.

Like other major cities in the Sun Belt, Orlando grew rapidly from the 1960s into the first decade of the 21st century. Orlando is home to the University of Central Florida, which became the largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment as of 2015. In 2010, Orlando was listed as a "Gamma+" level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

The geography of Orlando is mostly wetlands, consisting of many lakes and swamps. The terrain is generally flat, making the land fairly low and wet. The area is dotted with hundreds of lakes, the largest of which is Lake Apopka. Central Florida's bedrock is mostly limestone and very porous; the Orlando area is susceptible to sinkholes. Probably the most famous incident involving a sinkhole happened in 1981 in Winter Park, a city immediately north of downtown Orlando, dubbed "The Winter Park Sinkhole".

In the realm of healthcare, Orlando boasts a robust medical community. Notable healthcare facilities, such as the Orlando Health System and AdventHealth Orlando, provide comprehensive medical services to residents and visitors alike. The city prioritizes health and wellness, evident in its numerous parks, recreational areas, and fitness facilities. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction.

Top sites in Orlando, FL are Orlando Science Center, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, and Walt Disney World Resort.

Population: 334,854 (2024). ZIP code: 32801. Area codes: 407, 689. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Area: 119.08 sq mi (308.41 km²).

FAQs

Is Orlando Florida a good place to live?

Living in Orlando has proven to be a great experience for many types of people. Retirees love the area, but its growing tech sectors and booming population also make it a great hub for young professionals and families looking for quality education, a thriving economy, and plenty of year-round entertainment. The housing market is still within reach of buyers, and while it’s not a cheap city — with an average home value of around $373,200 — it’s still more affordable than some other large Florida cities like Tampa and Miami.

What is Orlando, FL known for?

Orlando is the home city of two major league professional sports teams: the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer (MLS). Orlando has three minor league professional teams: the Orlando Solar Bears ECHL ice hockey team, the Orlando Predators of the National Arena League (NAL), and the Orlando Anarchy of the Women's Football Alliance. The original Orlando Solar Bears were part of the International Hockey League winning the last Turner Cup championship in 2001 before the league folded. From 1991 to 2016, the city was also home to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.

Is Orlando cheap or expensive to live in?

The cost of living in Orlando, FL is 2% higher than the state average and the same as the national average. Orlando, FL housing is 7% more expensive than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 10% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% more in Orlando, FL than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 1% more. Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 8% less here compared to the U.S. average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 1% pricier in Orlando, FL.
 

Sources

City of Orlando

Wikipedia

Rent Cafe

PODS

Orlando Health

AdventHealth Orlando

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Orlando Science Center 

SeaWorld Orlando 

Universal Studios Florida 

Walt Disney World Resort

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