Meadow Woods today
What this means
Twelve month change in Meadow Woods: +0.8%, essentially flat.
For a typical house, a year of rent equals 6.8% of value, below the Florida house figure of 8.1%. Plan on a bigger down payment or count on appreciation.
No Zillow figure covers this place, so the value is the Census 2020 to 2024 median updated with the FHFA price index. Rough guide only; see how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| Meadow Woods | vs Orange County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,852 (Census survey) | ||
| Median home value | $401,000 | 3% higher | 12% higher |
| Median gross rent | $1,906 | 7% higher | 14% higher |
| Median household income | $82,744 | 4% higher | 11% higher |
| Gross rent yield | 5.7% | +0.2 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Owner occupied homes | 72.7% | +15.9 pts | +5.1 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.2% | −1.8 pts | −10.1 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35 | 26% higher | 26% higher |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 39.8% | +20.5 pts | +25.6 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $3,295 | 11% higher | 21% higher |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Meadow Woods
Unincorporated south Orange County suburb between Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee, bordering Lake Nona.
Meadow Woods is an unincorporated community, so there is no city government; Orange County handles zoning, permits and rental rules.
Known for: Meadow Woods SunRail station; South Orange Youth Sports Complex; distribution warehouses
Fast growth since 1990; State Road 417 and SunRail serve it.
Against the Orange County averages, housing is newer (39.8% built since 2010 vs 19.3%); more homes are owner occupied (72.7% vs 56.8%); less of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (13.8% vs 29.9%) and commutes are longer (35 vs 28 minutes).
Among the 150 Florida cities in these guides, Meadow Woods ranks 70 for home value, 61 for rent yield and 60 for household income (1 is highest).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Ocoee ($406,400, $1,946), Valrico ($393,700, $1,937), Kendale Lakes ($404,500, $1,968).
Growth and housing
The Census does not publish yearly estimates for unincorporated places, so growth here is read from housing age and the county trend. Orange County grew 6.9% from 2020 to 2025.
39.8% of homes are 2010 or newer, so HOA dues and CDD assessments are common. CDD fees
Half the homes are older than 2006. The housing mix is 63.1% detached houses and 13.8% larger buildings. Households average 3.15 people.
Out of state arrivals: 1.3% of residents a year, versus 2.6% countywide.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $3,610 a year |
Flood, storms and jobs
As an unincorporated area, Meadow Woods uses Orange County flood rules (CRS class 5, 25% off high risk premiums). The Orange County guide covers storms, flood claims and employers; 2.3% of county homes are in high risk flood zones.
Buying a home in Meadow Woods
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $401,000 |
Price to income: 4.8x, compared with 4.9x for the county.
- Conventional: the default for buyers with solid credit and 5% or more down.
- FHA: the Meadow Woods median of $401,000 fits under the $541,287 limit.
Sample FHA payment at $401,000
| Item | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Principal and interest (7.32%, 3.5% down) | $2,705 |
| Property tax (0.82%) | $274 |
| Insurance (county average) | $301 |
| FHA mortgage insurance | $180 |
| Total before HOA or CDD | $3,460 |
| Income needed at a 45% debt ratio | $92,267 a year |
Example, not a quote. Assumptions. Down payment help: Florida Housing.
Investing in Meadow Woods
| Rental math at the median | Value |
|---|---|
| Price / rent | $401,000 / $1,906 |
| Estimated net cap rate | 2.7% to 3.4% |
| DSCR at 25% down | 0.72 |
| Down payment for DSCR 1.0 | 52% down |
| Down payment for DSCR 1.25 | 66% down |
Long term rentals
| Meadow Woods | vs Orange County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 27.3% | −15.9 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 11.6% | +2.3 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 36% | +1.2 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (1% vs 2.4%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| 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 | 63.1% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 13.8% |
| Manufactured homes | 0.5% |
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.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes and apartments, smoothed. September 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- 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.