Quick facts
| Hunters Creek | vs Orange County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,819 (Census survey) | ||
| Median home value | $450,100 | 15% higher | 25% higher |
| Median gross rent | $2,088 | 18% higher | 25% higher |
| Median household income | $99,195 | 24% higher | 33% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 54.3% | -2.5 pts | -13.3 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Hunters Creek
Hunters Creek is a master planned community in Orange County developed from 1984 onward, with a population of 24,433 in 2020.
There is no city hall here: Hunters Creek is a Census designated place, and Orange County sets the rules.
Known for: Planned development started in 1984; Census designated place, not a city, so county rules apply
How it has grown: The Census counted 9,369 people in 2000 and 24,433 in 2020. Source: Wikipedia, Hunters Creek, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Next to the rest of Orange County, household incomes are higher ($99,195 vs $79,719); the Census median rent is $2,088, above the county's $1,775; the median value of $450,100 is above the county's $390,100 and fewer homes are owner occupied (54.3% vs 56.8%).
Closest matches on price and rent: Davie ($462,900, $2,066), Miramar ($462,700, $2,117), Pembroke Pines ($439,500, $2,046).
Growth and housing
Yearly population estimates are not published for Census designated places; the county trend is the best guide. Orange County grew 6.9% 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 | $3,610 a year |
Buying a home in Hunters Creek
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $450,100 |
Price to income: 4.5x, compared with 4.9x for the county.
- Conventional: mortgage insurance drops off as equity builds.
- FHA: works for the typical $450,100 home here.
Investing in Hunters Creek
Long term rentals
| Hunters Creek | vs Orange County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 45.7% | +2.5 pts |
Short term rentals
Seasonal and vacation homes: 0% of the stock, against 2.4% countywide.
| 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.