Quick facts
| Casselberry | vs Seminole County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,872 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 10.2% | +5.7 pts | +1.3 pts |
| Median home value | $299,200 | 23% lower | 17% lower |
| Median gross rent | $1,674 | 6% lower | about the same |
| Median household income | $62,447 | 27% lower | 16% lower |
| Owner occupied homes | 59.5% | -6.7 pts | -8.1 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Casselberry
Casselberry is a city in Seminole County. It was once a tax free community, and voters reinstated property taxes in 1976.
Casselberry is a city with its own government, located in Seminole County.
Known for: Seminole Speedway, a racetrack that operated from 1945 to 1954
How it has grown: Incorporated as a town on October 10, 1940, and reincorporated as a city on July 25, 1965. The 2020 Census counted 28,794 residents. Source: Wikipedia, Casselberry, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Against the Seminole County averages, household incomes are lower ($62,447 vs $85,761); homes are cheaper than the county median ($299,200 vs $386,900); it grew faster than the county since 2020 (10.2% vs 4.5%) and fewer homes are owner occupied (59.5% vs 66.2%).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Lehigh Acres ($292,400, $1,657), Kissimmee ($304,400, $1,647), Altamonte Springs ($293,000, $1,740).
Growth and housing
Population went from 28,911 in 2020 to 31,872 in 2025 (10.2%), versus 4.5% for Seminole County.
The housing mix is 0% detached houses and 0% larger buildings.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $3,545 a year |
Buying a home in Casselberry
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $299,200 |
Homes cost 4.8 times median household income here (Seminole County 4.5, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: mortgage insurance drops off as equity builds.
- FHA: $242,087 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in Casselberry
Long term rentals
| Casselberry | vs Seminole County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 40.5% | +6.7 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (0% vs 1%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 5% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Check the address against local zoning and the HOA documents first. 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.