Altamonte Springs, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,666 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Altamonte Springs is in central Florida, 10 miles north of Orlando.
Cultural Attractions
At Uptown Altamonte, a mixed-use development, visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts and shows at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater on Cranes Roost Lake.
Recreation
Altamonte Springs has several state-of-the-art parks, with facilities for tennis, handball, and swimming. The city's Merrill Park offers year-round softball and is home to the East Coast training facility for the U.S. softball team.
Historical
The city's name comes from the Spanish for ""high hill.""
Economy
Altamonte Springs is a shopping hub for its region, with Altamonte Mall and several other shopping centers bringing people from throughout the area.
| Population [details] | 40,666 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 693.65 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 33.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 63.33 °F/39.15 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.42 °F/70.43 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 57.42 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 80 |
| Cost of living [details] | 101.1 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (113.74 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ORLANDO SANFORD INTERNATIONAL (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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