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Is Alafaya a Good Place to Live? Alafaya, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Alafaya ranks #570 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #17 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (31.1 min, #444 of 524) and high rents ($1,999/mo, #410 of 524).
Alafaya by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Alafaya's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Alafaya: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Alafaya safe?
What is the cost of living in Alafaya?
Alafaya's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,999/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,500.
| Measure | Alafaya | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 101.4#757 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $425,500#844 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,999/mo#1095 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 23.8%#872 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Alafaya safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Alafaya alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Alafaya crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Alafaya?
The median household in Alafaya earns $100,950, 31% above the US figure of $76,827 and 41% above Florida ($71,516). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alafaya | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $100,950#332 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.3%#442 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Alafaya?
The median resident of Alafaya is 37.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #270 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Alafaya | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 50%#270 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Alafaya's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Alafaya to describe its public schools. 30.4% of adults are obese and 9.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Alafaya | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.4%#418 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.5%#297 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.5%#329 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 14.3%#1037 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Alafaya?
The average commute in Alafaya is 31.1 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.1% of workers take transit and 22% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Alafaya scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.1°F and winters 63.2°F, with 51.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Alafaya | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 31.1 min#1169 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.2%#1005 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 22% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.2 | 51.8 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 74.3 | 54.3 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 78.4 | 58.3 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 83.2 | 62.8 | 2.7 |
| May | 88.2 | 68.7 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 73.4 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 75 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 91.8 | 75.3 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 73.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 68.3 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 77.8 | 60.1 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 73.1 | 54.5 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Executive Airport.
| Measure | Alafaya | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 73.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 63.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Alafaya?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
| Measure | Alafaya | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#583 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Orange County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Orange County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.012% | 94% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.029% | 83% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.003% | 72% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0026% | 55% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0086% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.07% | 35% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Alafaya compare with similar-size cities?
Alafaya is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #257 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 92,449.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #570 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data | 31.1 min |
| Greenville, NCPop. 92,857 | #1026 | 49.6 | $49,748 | $1,007/mo | 449 | 18.8 min |
| Chino, CAPop. 92,652 | #798 | 53.3 | $104,682 | $2,336/mo | 324 | 33.1 min |
| Hoover, ALPop. 92,642 | #118 | 67.9 | $109,253 | $1,457/mo | 66 | 25.2 min |
| Kirkland, WAPop. 92,621 | #57 | 70.3 | $150,414 | $2,401/mo | 67 | 23.9 min |
| Roswell, GAPop. 92,621 | #73 | 69.2 | $128,654 | $1,810/mo | 111 | 26.9 min |
| Avondale, AZPop. 92,477 | #666 | 55.6 | $86,123 | $1,832/mo | 341 | 28.1 min |
| Norwalk, CTPop. 92,187 | #135 | 67.0 | $107,616 | $2,073/mo | 50 | 27.1 min |
| Nashua, NHPop. 91,294 | #248 | 63.2 | $96,326 | $1,737/mo | 110 | 26 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Alafaya compare with the rest of Florida?
Alafaya ranks #17 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 41% above the Florida median.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Plantation, FLPop. 96,293 | … #13 | 58.2 | $92,541 | $2,240/mo | 166 |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #14 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year |
| Coral Springs, FLPop. 136,103 | #15 | 57.9 | $93,602 | $2,084/mo | 119 |
| Pembroke Pines, FLPop. 173,194 | #16 | 57.6 | $85,104 | $2,046/mo | 42 |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #17 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data |
| Boynton Beach, FLPop. 81,435 | #18 | 57.0 | $70,074 | $2,041/mo | 176 |
| Palm Bay, FLPop. 130,132 | #19 | 56.9 | $72,614 | $1,601/mo | 275 |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #20 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 |
| Wesley Chapel, FLPop. 76,011 | #21 | 56.3 | $107,504 | $2,100/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Alafaya among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Alafaya's score calculated?
Alafaya scores 57 out of 100, #570 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Alafaya. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
57.3 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Alafaya. Similar-size median 58.9.
66.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Alafaya's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
54.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Alafaya. Similar-size median 56.1.
67.0 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Alafaya. Similar-size median 50.0.
49.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Alafaya's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
55.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Alafaya alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Alafaya.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Alafaya.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Alafaya's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Alafaya has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Alafaya
Is Alafaya, FL a good place to live?
Alafaya ranks #570 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #17 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (31.1 min, #444 of 524) and high rents ($1,999/mo, #410 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Alafaya?
Alafaya's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,999/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,500.
Is Alafaya safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Alafaya alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Alafaya crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Alafaya?
The median household in Alafaya earns $100,950, 31% above the US figure of $76,827 and 41% above Florida ($71,516). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Alafaya?
Median rent in Alafaya is $1,999/mo (Census), #1095 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 23.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Alafaya?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Alafaya is $425,500, #844 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Alafaya?
We have too few school records for Alafaya to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Alafaya?
The average commute is 31.1 minutes, #1169 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 9.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Alafaya?
Alafaya averages 73.8°F over the year, 83.1°F in summer and 63.2°F in winter, with 51.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Alafaya walkable?
Alafaya scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Alafaya at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Alafaya?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Alafaya?
Alafaya has 92,449 residents. The median resident of Alafaya is 37.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #270 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Alafaya compare with the rest of Florida?
Alafaya ranks #17 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 57 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 41% above the Florida median.
What cities are similar in size to Alafaya?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Alafaya's population of 92,449 are Greenville, NC (#1026 overall), Chino, CA (#798 overall), Hoover, AL (#118 overall), Kirkland, WA (#57 overall), and Roswell, GA (#73 overall). Alafaya is #570.