Orlando, FL 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Overview

Orlando is the most popular and biggest city in Central Florida. Its location and sunny weather all year round has made it a desirable selection for retirees. Orlando is known for having more than a dozen water and amusement parks, a grand city, and tons of beaches and scenery to enjoy. 

Climate and Geography

Orlando is a city located in Central Florida, and while it is a major metropolitan are, there are still plenty of lakes and beaches residents can enjoy. 

For the most part, summers are sunny and humid, residents rarely experience freezing temperatures, and snow is a rarity as well. Orlando experiences slightly more rain per year than the national average as well as over 200 sunny days a year. 

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Orlando is famous for its theme parks and tourist attractions, as well as for its popular restaurants and bars. Some of the most popular water and amusement parks include Universal Studios, Sea World, and Walt Disney World. Each of these offer their own unique experience with plenty of rides, games, and food for everyone in the family to enjoy. 

Orlando is a city that is great for offering a split between a metropolitan city and tropical communities. Aside from waterparks, the major city offers several malls such as Disney Springs and the Orlando Premium Outlets. Residents can also check out Orlando's restaurants and breweries, and even catch a Broadway show at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

More fun places for locals are the Old Town Portrait Gallery and the World of Chocolate Museum and Cafe. 

Those looking to get off the beaten path  can do so by driving out and visiting Wekiva Island or Lake Killarney where they can relax with family or rent a paddleboard.  

Cost of Living & Taxes

Being that Orlando is one of the most popular cities in Florida, the cost of living is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. This is true for housing costs as well, again being higher than state and national prices.

Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states in the country for retirees for many reasons. The state of Florida has no state income tax, no tax on Social Security, and no inheritance tax, which could mean more tax savings for retirees when compared to other states. The Florida sales tax rate is 6 percent, while the combined sales tax rate for Orlando is 6.5 percent.

Health Care 

Florida frequently ranks amongst the top states throughout the country on Gallup’s Well-Being index. 

Orlando is home to seven hospitals and medical centers, two of which are nationally ranked by U.S News; Advent Health Orlando and Orlando Regional Medical Center.