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Windermere

Florida · 3,344 residents (2025 est.) · 1.933 sq mi
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Windermere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,778. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $987,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,086
+63%since 2000
from 1,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+24%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Windermere
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,778
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,809 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,166
+103%since 2000
from $51,370 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+10%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$987,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,107
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+49%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,758)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(67)
Asian2%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(2,410)
Black3.8%(118)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(249)
Asian3.9%(121)
Other6.1%(188)
Diversity Score47.1%(1,454)
Diversity Score
47
+189%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+121%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 96.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windermere, Florida?

Windermere, Florida has about 3,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windermere, Florida?

The typical household in Windermere, Florida earns about $177,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windermere, Florida expensive?

In Windermere, Florida, the median home is worth about $987,500, and the typical rent is about $3,107 a month.

How educated are people in Windermere, Florida?

About 72.7% of adults age 25 and over in Windermere, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windermere, Florida?

About 1.3% of people in Windermere, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windermere, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Windermere, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,715 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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