Orange County, Florida

It's the center of Central Florida life, with quick access to downtown Orlando (about 12 minutes), Universal (14), and Disney (35). Distinct communities like Winter Park, Windermere, and Winter Garden let you pick the vibe that fits, from walkable and historic to lakefront and gated.

The median list price is $440,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $435,000, which is fairly mid-range for a major metro. Prices span widely though — you can browse by price from entry-level condos up to the 773 active listings above $1 million.

Expect to pay around $281 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,766 square feet putting the typical home near the $440,000 list mark. The mix runs from 3,839 single-family homes to 1,348 condos and 734 townhomes, so budget depends heavily on the property type you choose.

There are 6,295 active listings and homes are selling in a median of 33 days at about 97% of asking price. With 16,149 sales in the past year, it's a deep, steady market where prepared buyers have room to negotiate — check the open houses this week.

The median HOA runs about $253 per month, though that varies a lot between condos and single-family neighborhoods. Median property tax is roughly $4,525 per year, and if you're renting instead the median is around $2,200 per month; many buyers narrow their search among gated communities where fees cover amenities.