Quick facts
| Buenaventura Lakes | vs Osceola County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,682 (Census survey) | ||
| Median home value | $327,500 | 7% lower | 9% lower |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 | 3% higher | 8% higher |
| Median household income | $68,887 | 5% lower | 8% lower |
| Owner occupied homes | 74% | +8.7 pts | +6.4 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes is a census designated place in northern Osceola County, near Kissimmee.
Buenaventura Lakes is an unincorporated community, so there is no city government; Osceola County handles zoning, permits and rental rules.
Known for: Hispanic or Latino residents were 75.14 percent of the population in 2020
The population grew from 14,148 in 1990 to 30,251 in 2020. Source: Wikipedia, Buenaventura Lakes, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Next to the rest of Osceola County, more homes are owner occupied (74% vs 65.3%); the median value of $327,500 is below the county's $353,300; household incomes are lower ($68,887 vs $72,637) and Census median rent runs higher ($1,806 vs $1,746 countywide).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Brandon ($339,000, $1,784), Margate ($316,200, $1,750), Town 'n' Country ($337,100, $1,734).
Growth and housing
Yearly population estimates are not published for Census designated places; the county trend is the best guide. Osceola County grew 23.9% from 2020 to 2025.
The housing mix is 0% detached houses and 0% larger buildings.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $2,940 a year |
Buying a home in Buenaventura Lakes
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $327,500 |
Homes cost 4.8 times median household income here (Osceola County 4.9, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: the most common loan in Osceola County.
- FHA: $213,787 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in Buenaventura Lakes
Long term rentals
| Buenaventura Lakes | vs Osceola County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 26% | -8.7 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (0% vs 11.2%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Nightly rentals depend on local zoning and the HOA; check both. 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.