Longwood, Florida

Seminole County Real Estate - Longwood

Longwood is in East Central Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 13,657. Longwood is approximately 12 miles from Orlando (population 238,300) and around 14 miles from Deltona (population 85,182).

The median age for residents of Longwood is 42. Around 32.6% of Longwood households include school aged children and 28.3% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 85.4% of the Longwood population are White, 5.1% are Black or African American, .4% American Indian, 3.3% Asian and 2.5% are Two or more Races.

There are 5,680 housing units in Longwood. 436 (7.6%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. There are 1,682 residential rental units in Longwood. 1,510 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 10%.

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Longwood is located in Seminole County. It has a population of approximately 13,657 people. The population increased 0.7% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 1.9% for Seminole County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Longwood occupies 5.45 of the 309.22 square miles in Seminole County. It had a population density of 2505 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 1367 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.

3.1% ( 5,680) of the 182,625 housing units in Seminole County are in Longwood (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Longwood has a 78.2% homeownership rate compared to Seminole County's 71.5% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
United States 313,914,040 $14,025,202 1.7% $52,762 132,312,404 $186,200
Florida 18,801,310 $630,738 2.7% $47,827 9,026,965 $188,600
Seminole County 422,718 $12,124 1.9% $58,908 182,625 $225,500
Longwood 13,657 $1,3080.7%$58,846 5,680$200,100

Longwood's medium household income in 2011 was $58,846. Seminole County's medium household income was $58,908, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 5.8% of the population in Longwood lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 10.0% of the population in Seminole County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:

Longwood Economic Activity

The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Longwood. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.

At $1,308 million, Longwood's economic activity represents 10.79% of Seminole County's $12,124MM in economic activity. Seminole County represents 1.92% of the Florida economy.

Longwood Economic Activity
ActivityValue (Millions)Percentage
Manufacturers shipments $197 15.1%
Merchant wholesaler sales $440 33.6%
Retail sales $630 48.2%
Accommodation and food services sales $41 3.1%
Total $1,308100%

Seminole County Regional Comparisons

Economic Indicators
CityPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Altamonte Springs 41,496 $2,0510.9%$47,942 22,088$182,700
Casselberry 26,241 $6650.8%$43,864 12,708$162,600
Lake Mary 13,822 $1,3345.4%$83,921 5,728$299,700
Longwood 13,657 $1,3080.7%$58,846 5,680$200,100
Oviedo 33,342 $4595.4%$83,742 11,720$253,100
Sanford 53,570 $2,8581.9%$43,520 23,061$156,300
Winter Springs 33,282 $1250.8%$69,542 14,052$231,500

Seminole County is located in East Central Florida. This region is responsible for 17.0% of Florida's economic activity. Seminole County represents 11.3% of the region's economy.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Brevard County 543,376 $16,070 0.7% $50,068 270,512 $171,200
Osceola County 268,685 $7,448 7.0% $46,479 129,830 $170,200
Orange County 1,145,956 $53,843 4.9% $49,731 492,209 $211,100
Seminole County 422,718 $12,124 1.9% $58,908 182,625 $225,500
Lake County 297,052 $5,430 2.1% $47,509 145,303 $167,900
Volusia County 494,593 $10,951 0.5% $44,169 254,981 $172,100
Sumter County 93,420 $1,120 8.8% $44,817 55,988 $186,800
Total 3,369,551 $106,985 3.7% $48,812 1,531,448 $186,400

Longwood Real Estate

There are 19,477 properties in Longwood. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.

Longwood Real Estate by Usage
Usage TypeProperty Count%Sales CountMedian PriceMedian Price/FtSales FromTo
Agricultural 14 0.07 0n/an/an/an/a
Commercial Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Government Property 112 0.58 0n/an/an/an/a
Health Care 1 0.01 0n/an/an/an/a
Hotel & Motel 25 0.13 0n/an/an/an/a
Industrial 354 1.82 7 $376,429 $61February 1st, 2014June 1st, 2014
Miscellaneous Property 22 0.11 0n/an/an/an/a
Mobile/Manufactured 12 0.06 0n/an/an/an/a
Multifamily 321 1.65 18 $84,000 $55January 1st, 2014September 1st, 2014
Office 414 2.13 19 $270,000 $109January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Residential 17,768 91.23 797 $184,000 $101January 1st, 2014September 1st, 2014
Residential Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Retail 351 1.80 12 $417,500 $99January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Senior Housing 8 0.04 0n/an/an/an/a
Special Purpose 56 0.29 2 $640,000 $144June 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Sports & Entertaining 19 0.10 0n/an/an/an/a

Agricultural Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

14( .07%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Agricultural.

Commercial Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Commercial.

Government Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

112( .58%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Government.

Health Care Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

1( .01%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Health Care.

Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

25( .13%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Hotel & Motel.

Industrial Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

354( 1.82%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Industrial. 7 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and June 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $2,986,429. The median sales price was $376,429. In 2014 the median sales price for Industrial in Longwood was $61 per sq ft.

Miscellaneous Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

22( .11%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Miscellaneous.

Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

12( .06%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Mobile/Manufactured.

Multifamily Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

321( 1.65%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Multifamily. 18 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,861,376. The median sales price was $84,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Multifamily in Longwood was $83 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $55/ft and C Class $36/ft.

Office Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

414( 2.13%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Office. 19 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $6,363,143. The median sales price was $270,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Office in Longwood was $160 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $109/ft and C Class $75/ft.

Residential Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

17,768( 91.23%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Residential. 797 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $191,397,577. The median sales price was $184,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Longwood was $133 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $101/ft and C Class $61/ft.

Residential Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Residential.

Retail Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

351( 1.80%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Retail. 12 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $5,011,100. The median sales price was $417,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Retail in Longwood was $99 per sq ft.

Senior Housing Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

8( .04%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Senior Housing.

Special Purpose Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

56( .29%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Special Purpose. 2 of them sold between June 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $1,280,000. The median sales price was $640,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Special Purpose in Longwood was $144 per sq ft.

Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Longwood, Florida

19( .10%) of the properties in Longwood are classified as Sports & Entertaining.

Longwood, Seminole County Market Data

Longwood Real Estate
Property UsageProperty CountTotal Sq Ft
Agricultural 12 30,781
Government Property 111 515,847
Health Care 1 163,371
Hotel & Motel 21 48,477
Industrial 348 6,021,942
Land 741 703,024
Miscellaneous Property 21 20,879
Mobile/Manufactured 11 18,265
Multifamily 305 1,589,376
Office 408 2,073,260
Residential 17,484 37,932,615
Retail 323 2,776,603
Senior Housing 6 703,767
Special Purpose 51 698,282
Sports & Entertaining 18 266,511

Longwood Median Property Values per Sq Ft

Longwood Median Property Values per Sq Ft by Property Class
Property Class Class AClass BClass C
UsageYear SaleLease SaleLease SaleLease
Camp 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Church 2016 $216$24 $109$12 $62$7
Club, lodge or union hall 2016 $216$24 $109$12 $62$7
Community Shopping Center 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Condominium 2016 $216$16 $109$16 $62$16
County Owned 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Department Store 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Drive-in Restaurant 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Federal Owned 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Florist or greenhouse 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Forest, park or recreational area 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Golf course or driving range 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Government Undefined 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Grazing land soil capability Class I 2016 $216$27 $109$15 $62$9
Heavy industrial 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5
Home for the aged 2016 $216$15 $109$10 $62$9
Hotel or motel 2016 $216$33 $109$33 $62$33
Light manufacturing 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5
Lumber yard, sawmill or planing mill 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5
Mineral processing, cement plant,refinery, clay plants or gravel plant 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5
Miscellaneous Residential (migrant camp or boarding home.) 2016 $216$33 $109$33 $62$33
Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Mobile Home 2016 $216$6 $109$6 $62$6
Mortuary, cemetery or crematorium 2016 $216$24 $109$12 $62$7
Multi-family - 10 units or more 2016 $216$22 $109$13 $62$7
Multi-family - less than 10 units 2016 $216$22 $109$13 $62$7
Municipal Owned 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story 2016 $216$30 $109$18 $62$11
Office building, non-professional service building, one story 2016 $216$30 $109$18 $62$11
Open storage (building supplies, auto wrecking, fuel, equipment or material storage) 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5
Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural 2016 $216$27 $109$15 $62$9
Private school or college 2016 $216$24 $109$12 $62$7
Privately owned hospital 2016 $216$25 $109$17 $62$11
Professional service building 2016 $216$30 $109$18 $62$11
Public county school 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Race track: horse, auto or dog 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Repair service shop (excluding automotive) 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Restaurant, cafeteria 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Service station 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Single Family 2016 $216$16 $109$16 $62$16
State Owned 2016 $216$30 $109$15 $62$7
Store, one story 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Supermarket 2016 $216$32 $109$16 $62$8
Tourist attraction, permanent exhibit or other entertainment facilities 2016 $216$37 $109$17 $62$7
Utility 2016 $216$42 $109$15 $62$6
Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing 2016 $216$17 $109$10 $62$5