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Longwood, FL is an idyllic city located just outside of Orlando. It's a vibrant community with plenty of local businesses, restaurants, and attractions. Rent for two-bedroom apartments is slightly higher than the US average at $1,660 per month. Grocery cost index in Longwood is 102 compared to 100 in the US. There are numerous local companies in Longwood such as Brightwing Custom Homes and Construction Company, Acme Air Conditioning & Heating Co., and Reedy Creek Landscaping LLC. Dining options include FishBones Restaurant & Lounge for seafood lovers, Café DaVinci for classic Italian cuisine, and Chuy's Tex Mex for Mexican food fans. Attractions include Wekiva Island where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like paddle boarding or kayaking on the Wekiva River and shopping at the quaint shops located in the historic downtown area.

Longwood has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Longwood has seen the job market increase by 4.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 48.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Longwood
- The Sales Tax Rate for Longwood is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Longwood is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Longwood
- The average income of a Longwood resident is $24,834 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Longwood resident is $69,418 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLongwood, FloridaUnited States
  4.76
  -10.4%-6.2%
  48.5%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $33,731$37,638
  $69,418$69,021
  $82,624$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  10.2%6.8%
  5.4%10.0%
  4.4%2.5%
  12.3%11.0%
  10.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  6.5%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  7.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.3%4.2%
  4.8%9.3%
  7.8%14.0%
  2.8%2.1%
  9.4%7.0%
  5.8%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

There is no doubt that Longwood is a family-friendly community. There are lots of nice neighborhoods and it feels quite safe here. There is always something to do with  More

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Over 12 years ago

Hello all,my husband & I are considering moving to Longwood FL from Mass in the spring 2013.I have done a good amount of research on the area but still have a couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

Longwood is in zone 9 for those who love to garden. winters are mild but do have two to four days of temperature hovering around 28 to 32 degrees in the months of  More

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