Census ACS · #22 MSA
Orlando Metro Area
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,721,022 residents. The median household income is $75,611 and the median home value is $338,500.
2,721,022
Population
779
People / sq mi
$75,611
Median Income
$338,500
Median Home Value
The Orlando CBSA covers 3,492 sq mi of land at 779.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$75,611
Median Household Income
$38,776
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Orlando metro's price level is 101.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.4% higher the US average. The local median income of $75,611 has the buying power of $74,554 in average-priced US metros.
101.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$74,554
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$75,611
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$338,500
Median Home Value
$1,659
Median Rent
63.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.7%
High School+
35.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
15.6%
Work From Home
29.4 min
Avg Commute
37.2%
Foreign Born
Orlando spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,721,022 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #22 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Orlando metro area is $75,611, with a per capita income of $38,776.
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fl CBSA spans the state of Florida.
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Data for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fl CBSA (36740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.