Quick facts
| Maitland | vs Orange County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,511 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | -0.4% | -7.3 pts | -9.3 pts |
| Median home value | $523,200 | 34% higher | 46% higher |
| Median gross rent | $2,071 | 17% higher | 24% higher |
| Median household income | $97,150 | 22% higher | 30% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 44.4% | -12.4 pts | -23.2 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Maitland
Maitland is a city in Orange County with 21 lakes.
Maitland is an incorporated city in Orange County, with its own zoning and rental rules.
Known for: Maitland Art Center, a National Historic Landmark designated in 2014; 21 lakes, with Lake Maitland covering 451 acres; Maitland Public Library, with origins in 1896
Getting around and growth: Incorporated as a town in 1885 and as a city in 1959. Source: Wikipedia, Maitland, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Next to the rest of Orange County, the median value of $523,200 is above the county's $390,100; fewer homes are owner occupied (44.4% vs 56.8%); it grew slower than the county since 2020 (-0.4% vs 6.9%) and household incomes are higher ($97,150 vs $79,719).
Closest matches on price and rent: Coral Springs ($545,400, $2,084), Lake Mary ($494,900, $2,120), Davie ($462,900, $2,066).
Growth and housing
The Census estimates 19,511 residents in 2025, down from 19,580 in 2020.
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 Maitland
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $523,200 |
Homes cost 5.4 times median household income here (Orange County 4.9, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: the most common loan in Orange County.
- FHA: works for the typical $523,200 home here.
Investing in Maitland
Long term rentals
| Maitland | vs Orange County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 55.6% | +12.4 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.