As Orange County continues to grow, one neighborhood in West Orange County continues to stand out as the most attractive option for new residents.
According to an analysis of Census Bureau data, ZIP Code 34787 —which covers Winter Garden and Horizon West —has added the most new residents since 2019. Between 2019 and 2023, the region welcomed more than 23,000 new residents, the largest growth recorded among all Orange County ZIP codes.
“All of this is driven by accessibility,” Scott Ramey, vice president of Newmark, previously told the Orlando Business Journal. “People are focusing on this area because it is a new region, but also because of its excellent connectivity to the entire Orlando metropolitan area.”
Other neighborhoods in West Orange County —including the zip code representing parts of Dr. Phillips, Golden Oak, and Apopka —grew by 4,595 and 3,840 residents, respectively. Windermere, on the other hand, saw a population decline of about 2,000 residents during the same period, as did Gotha. Ocoee, meanwhile, experienced more modest growth, with 449 new residents.
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Interstate migration to Central Florida declined considerably in 2023. Even so, Florida remained among the most sought-after destinations for residents of other states, welcoming more than 126,000 new residents from outside the state.
In the case of Orange County, population growth came mainly from international migration. The county recorded a net loss of approximately 6,560 domestic migrants, as more residents from other states left than entered.
On the other hand, approximately 19,160 international migrants moved to the county in 2023. This number includes Horizon West, which has recently become a highly sought-after area for foreigners looking for opportunities in the real estate market.
“We are used to seeing many international buyers moving to Florida,” said Lawrence Bellido, president of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. “The Orlando real estate market is a true cultural melting pot, driven by a strong influx of international residents.”
Source: BizJournals.com