Quick facts
| Belle Isle | vs Orange County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,688 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 5.7% | -1.2 pts | -3.2 pts |
| Median home value | $526,600 | 35% higher | 47% higher |
| Median gross rent | $1,452 | 18% lower | 13% lower |
| Median household income | $104,559 | 31% higher | 40% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 90.9% | +34.1 pts | +23.3 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Belle Isle
Belle Isle is a city in Orange County on the shore of Lake Conway, one of the larger lakes in Greater Orlando.
As an incorporated city, Belle Isle sets its own zoning inside Orange County.
Known for: Lake Conway, one of the largest lakes in Greater Orlando; Council-manager government since 2003; Own police department since 2009
Getting around and growth: First incorporated as a town in 1924, deactivated in 1928, and re-established in 1954. Source: Wikipedia, Belle Isle, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Against the Orange County averages, more homes are owner occupied (90.9% vs 56.8%); homes are pricier than the county median ($526,600 vs $390,100); household incomes are higher ($104,559 vs $79,719) and the Census median rent is $1,452, below the county's $1,775.
If you like the numbers here, also look at Flagler Beach ($557,600, $1,462), Edgewood ($501,800, $1,487), Cocoa Beach ($503,200, $1,569).
Growth and housing
Belle Isle changed 5.7% in population from 2020 to 2025 (county 6.9%, Florida 8.9%).
The housing mix is 0% detached houses and 0% larger buildings.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $3,610 a year |
Buying a home in Belle Isle
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $526,600 |
Price to income: 5.0x, compared with 4.9x for the county.
- Conventional: the most common loan in Orange County.
- FHA: $14,687 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in Belle Isle
Long term rentals
| Belle Isle | vs Orange County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 9.1% | -34.1 pts |
Short term rentals
0% of homes are held for seasonal or vacation use (Orange County 2.4%).
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Get the zoning and HOA answer in writing before you count on nightly income. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 0% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 0% |
| Manufactured homes | 0% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.