Moving to Orlando -- Looking for good neighborhoods

[Crane's Rooster]

LV if you've been here many times, experienced it yourself, and never had any problems than that should speak for itself. Orlando crime is localized in certain areas and not nearly as bad as some make it out to be. Out by UCF what crime there is, is the common crimes associated with high student population, mostly property crimes. The area along University blvd is a good option for a student like yourself. Also look along Alafaya trail from Oviedo to Avalon Park.

Cathysam-you should have plenty of options in your price range. Where will your job be at so we can give you more specific advice?

JHoagie-Lake Nona is a very nice area, but can be a little isolated depending on your situation. Rent for a reasonable 1/1 or 2/1 can be found as low as $650-$800.

[Pocker14]

Originally Posted by Broker Dave

Also take a look at the Lake Nona area where the new Medical City is currently under construction.

Hope this helps,

This area might be a nice area for you Tommy Boston seeing that it is a nice area and close to the airport. I believe the schools are great also.

[Pocker14]

Originally Posted by LV685

Like the gentlemen who started this off, I will be moving to Orlando. Nothing so glamours as a job offer; I'm going up to finish school. But unlike him I don't really have that much money. I would be getting a place alone ( I am a single women) and I don't know what my work schedule would be. I am in desparate need to find a safe community were I can live. I am moving up from Miami and have been to Orlando many times, but all this talk of the horrible crime rate has me spoked. Can anyone help me, looking for Safe, Cheap, and Close to UCF.

Hello, I'm not sure of what your price range is. Safe near UCF, you may want to look at Oviedo, Waterford Lakes, Avalon Park. You will be fine here. Crime is concentrated in certain areas. These areas I mentioned area safe and close to UCF

[Pocker14]

Originally Posted by jhoagie88

I am just like you but am moving from Pittsburgh PA and am an engaged man moving to the Orlando area by myself for the first year until my fiance can join me. Is Orlando as bad as I read? I was looking into the Lake Nona area, is that a good place? What is the average rent for a 1 bed 1 bath or 2 bed? Help!

Lake Nona is a great place. You will be fine there. Crime will not be an issue like it is in some other areas of the metro. True crime can occur everywhere but it is mostly centered in or around certain communities. Lake Nona is not an area you will have to worry about. Enjoy.

[totsuka]

I like 32814 zip code area...look there...then expand your search...

[AONE]

Orange county has several good high schools. Your best areas of town ... Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, East Windermere. Lake Nona, Alaqua, Heathrow and some other pockets.

Much depends on what you like and what your budget can handle. most of these neighborhoods run from $400k - $3M and up.

Lake Nona's school is too new to be rated so it is a guess as to how it will really fare.

There are some really nice middle of the road neighborhoods as well and I've even been able to get clients so sharp bargains in the best areas.

I would rule out Lake county if schools are important. that's my 2 cents

[annerk]

Originally Posted by AONE

I would rule out Lake county if schools are important. that's my 2 cents

You'd rule out all of Lake County? I beg to differ.