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Old 08-28-2021, 06:31 PM
 
Location: Ruckersville, VA
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Hi there. Looking for thoughts on the Oviedo lifestyle. Good for families? Decent amenities? How's the commute into Orlando? Just looking for some feedback. Generally want to know if it's a "decent" place for a middle class family or beyond thunderdome and should be avoided.
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Old 08-28-2021, 07:01 PM
 
Location: Flawduh
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Yes.
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Old 08-28-2021, 08:16 PM
 
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Top-rated schools (#1 in a district ranked among the Top 5 in FL) and close proximity to Winter Park and Orlando make it a top choice for those who value better schools and family-friendliness.
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Old 08-28-2021, 10:26 PM
 
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Yes it’s a decent place to live for a middle class family. Nothing exciting about it, but it’s safe, has good schools and has all the necessities you need for daily life.
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Old 08-29-2021, 06:13 AM
 
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Yes it’s a decent place to live for a middle class family. Nothing exciting about it, but it’s safe, has good schools and has all the necessities you need for daily life.
There's that Doctor Phillips/Windermere shade we all know and love. Oviedo is upper-middle class (median household income of 96K) and there's not much boring about it, even though it lacks in the supposed perks of living in the center of a tourist zone.
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Old 08-29-2021, 10:32 AM
 
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There's that Doctor Phillips/Windermere shade we all know and love. Oviedo is upper-middle class (median household income of 96K) and there's not much boring about it, even though it lacks in the supposed perks of living in the center of a tourist zone.

Nobody said anything about Doctor Phillips/Windermere? Take any out of town visitor to Oviedo and ask them if they think it's a unique area, exciting area, has a lot of amenities not found in other towns, stands out in any way, or is aesthetically beautiful?

The honest response is Oviedo is a decent area, it's safe, good schools, family friendly, middle class, just nothing special or unique about it. It has all the necessities, but doesn't have anything beyond that. It's a fine area for a family just seeking to live in a safe suburb with good public schools.

If you disagree with that, you truly need to travel outside of Sanford more lol.
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Old 08-29-2021, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Ruckersville, VA
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Good feedback. Pretty much the vibe I was getting. Thanks.
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Old 08-29-2021, 08:16 PM
 
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Good schools, safe, growing. Some cons are it's grown crazy fast. Mitchell Hammock is a nightmare to navigate during high traffic times and they are continuing to build. Not a ton to do, mostly filled with chains and fast food.

If you are looking for a safe and clean suburb near Orlando and are ok with not a lot of culture or variety then it's hard to beat Oviedo.
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Old 08-29-2021, 09:35 PM
 
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I the above posts sum it up.

Safe, clean, good schools, but BLAND suburbia that can be found anywhere.
If I had to be in Seminole, I’d pick the Markham Woods corridor over Oviedo any day.
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Old 08-30-2021, 02:04 PM
 
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Nobody said anything about Doctor Phillips/Windermere? Take any out of town visitor to Oviedo and ask them if they think it's a unique area, exciting area, has a lot of amenities not found in other towns, stands out in any way, or is aesthetically beautiful?

The honest response is Oviedo is a decent area, it's safe, good schools, family friendly, middle class, just nothing special or unique about it. It has all the necessities, but doesn't have anything beyond that. It's a fine area for a family just seeking to live in a safe suburb with good public schools.

If you disagree with that, you truly need to travel outside of Sanford more lol.
Oviedo is actually not that far removed from Winter Park which has all of the trappings of unique, cultural amenities. However I don't think most American middle class to upper middle class families have any agendas about narrowing down to unique culture-rich locations and if anything that's more about DINKs or empty nesters than families. Most families want and are thrilled with safe newer neighborhoods, lots of chain restaurant options, a plethora of outdoor recreational/sports options and lots of other folks like themselves. Oviedo offers that in spades and is on most shortlists when moving to the area for that very reason.
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