Orlando Real Estate Market Analysis

Orlando is located in Central Florida and has an ever-growing population of around 300,000. This makes it the 4th most populous city in the State of Florida and the 72nd in the nation. The Orlando real estate market benefits from the fact that the population growth rate for the city is twice the national growth rate. For the past 5 years, the city has experienced positive net migration. And with about 65% of this population renting rather than buying a home (according to NeighborhoodScout), Orlando rental properties enjoy high demand and occupancy rates.

The City of Orlando boasts a strong economy which makes for a high employment growth rate. The tourism and entertainment industries lead the way in the city thanks to the presence of popular tourist destinations like Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Orlando Resort. Over 50 million tourists are welcomed annually. Still, the “Theme Park Capital of the World” has a diverse economy with other industries that offer great opportunities to the growing population seeking employment. These industries include healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense, and innovative technologies.

The Orlando housing market landed a spot in the Top 5 Markets to Watch in 2019  in the annual PWC real estate report. It’s actually the #1 real estate market in the South Atlantic and Florida Region of the US. Orlando is continuously recognized as one of the best places to invest in real estate.