Moving to Altamonte Springs, Florida

The current estimated population of Altamonte Springs, Florida is 46,431, with 48.2% male and 51.8% female. Altamonte Springs has seen significant growth due to its location within the Orlando metropolitan area and its appeal as a suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1920
  • County: Seminole
  • Land area: 9.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 4,888 people per square mile
  • Area code: 407
  • Zip codes: 32701, 32714

Geography and Location

Altamonte Springs, Florida is located in Seminole County, about 10 miles north of downtown Orlando. The city is known for its suburban lifestyle, featuring numerous parks, shopping centers, and recreational areas, including the popular Cranes Roost Park. Altamonte Springs is well-connected via major highways such as Interstate 4, making it a convenient location for commuters working in Orlando. The city has a thriving economy with a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services. Its combination of urban conveniences and suburban charm makes it a desirable place to live within the Orlando metropolitan area.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.8 years
Median household income: $41,578
Median house value: $112,200

Population by Race

Races in Altamonte Springs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (69.5%)
  • Hispanic (15.9%)
  • Black (9.7%)
  • Other race (4.8%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)
  • Asian Indian (1.3%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (14.4%), Irish (12.5%), English (9.9%), Italian (8.3%), United States (5.0%), French (3.1%).

Elevation: 87 feet

Land area: 8.9 square miles

Map of Altamonte Springs, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altamonte Springs

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altamonte Springs city

  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

12.8% Foreign born (6.8% Latin America, 2.5% Asia, 2.3% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +5,605 (+15.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altamonte Springs:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altamonte Springs:

  • ORLANDO SANFORD (about 14 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Abbreviation: SFB)
  • ORLANDO INTL (about 18 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Abbreviation: MCO)
  • DAYTONA BEACH INTL (about 43 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: DAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altamonte Springs:

  • EXECUTIVE (about 11 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Abbreviation: ORL)
  • ORLANDO COUNTRY (about 13 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; Abbreviation: X04)
  • BOB WHITE FIELD (about 17 miles; ZELLWOOD, FL; Abbreviation: X61)

Amtrak stations near Altamonte Springs:

  • 6 miles: WINTER PARK (150 W. MORSE BLVD.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: ORLANDO (1400 SLIGH BLVD.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: SANFORD (800 PERSIMMON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Altamonte Springs:

  • ACADEMY FOR PROFESSIONAL BARTENDING INC. (Location: 124 ROBIN RD; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamonte Springs:

  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 4 miles; MAITLAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,992)
  • ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 5 miles; WINTER PARK, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,899)
  • VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 15,792)
  • SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; SANFORD, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,261)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 12 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 26,717)
  • STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; DELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,966)
  • EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,008)

Schools

Public high school in Altamonte Springs:

  • LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3,317; Location: 991 SAND LAKE ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Altamonte Springs:

  • TEAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,637; Location: 1350 MCNEIL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SPRING LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 992; Location: 695 ORANGE AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LAKE ORIENTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 883; Location: 612 NEWPORT AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • FOREST CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 855; Location: 1010 SAND LAKE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALTAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 706; Location: 525 PINEVIEW STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ROSENWALD CENTER (Students: 101; Location: 1096 MERRITT STREET; Grades: PK – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Altamonte Springs:

  • ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Students: 528; Location: 593 JAMESTOWN BLVD; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Altamonte Springs:

  • ALTAMONTE SPRINGS CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $300,031; Location: 281 MAITLAND AVENUE NORTH; 35,465 books; 1,648 audio materials; 322 video materials; 24 serial subscriptions)