Orlando & Central Florida
Inland Central Florida built around Orlando’s theme-park and tourism economy, with a wide range of suburban and master-planned housing options — but no beach.
Central Florida is defined by Orlando International Airport’s extensive route network and a huge range of housing types, from historic Winter Park to new-construction Lake Nona. It is not a coastal retirement market — the nearest beaches are roughly an hour away — but it offers airport access and healthcare infrastructure that few other inland Florida regions match.
Who Fits This Region
- Retirees who prioritize airport access and want frequent visits from family
- Those who want suburban variety without an age-restricted requirement
Who May Prefer Another Region
- Retirees who want the beach as a daily or weekly routine
Major Tradeoffs
- Major-airport access and housing variety versus no beach access and heavy tourist traffic near the parks