Quick facts
| Longwood | vs Seminole County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,892 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 11.9% | +7.4 pts | +3.0 pts |
| Median home value | $354,300 | 8% lower | 1% lower |
| Median gross rent | $1,755 | 2% lower | 5% higher |
| Median household income | $78,548 | 8% lower | 5% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 69.4% | +3.2 pts | +1.8 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Longwood
Longwood is a city in Seminole County with a revitalized downtown historic district.
As an incorporated city, Longwood sets its own zoning inside Seminole County.
Known for: Downtown historic district revitalized by 2000; Film site for the 1966 Universal movie Johnny Tiger
Established in 1878. The 2020 Census counted 15,087 residents. Source: Wikipedia, Longwood, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Compared with Seminole County as a whole, it grew faster than the county since 2020 (11.9% vs 4.5%); homes are cheaper than the county median ($354,300 vs $386,900); household incomes are lower ($78,548 vs $85,761) and more homes are owner occupied (69.4% vs 66.2%).
Closest matches on price and rent: Goldenrod ($358,700, $1,734), Palm Coast ($350,800, $1,782), Riviera Beach ($354,500, $1,702).
Growth and housing
Longwood changed 11.9% in population from 2020 to 2025 (county 4.5%, 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 | $3,545 a year |
Buying a home in Longwood
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $354,300 |
Price to income: 4.5x, compared with 4.5x for the county.
- Conventional: the default for buyers with solid credit and 5% or more down.
- FHA: $186,987 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in Longwood
Long term rentals
| Longwood | vs Seminole County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 30.6% | -3.2 pts |
Short term rentals
Seasonal and vacation homes: 0% of the stock, against 1% countywide.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 5% |
| 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.