Winter Garden, Florida

Winter Garden is a city located 14 miles (23 km) west of Downtown Orlando in the western part of Orange County, Florida, United States. Established by Henry Harrel of Alachua in 1857, Winter Garden was formerly called Beulah. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Garden's population as of 2019 was 46,051.

Winter Garden, Florida
City
Downtown Winter Garden on the West Orange Trail, with Plant Street at left
Motto(s): 
"A charming little city with a juicy past."[1]
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°33′37″N 81°35′3″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Orange
Incorporated (town)1908
Incorporated (city)1925
Government
 • MayorJohn Rees (Nonpartisan)
 • City ManagerMike Bollhoefer
Area
 • Total17.90 sq mi (46.36 km2)
 • Land16.25 sq mi (42.09 km2)
 • Water1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2)
Elevation
125 ft (38 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total34,568
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
46,051
 • Density2,833.73/sq mi (1,094.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
34777, 34778, 34787
Area code(s)407, 689
FIPS code12-78250[4]
GNIS feature ID0293423[5]
Websitewww.cwgdn.com

Geography

Winter Garden is located at 28°33′37″N 81°35′3″W (28.560328, -81.584069).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40.4 km2), of which 15.4 square miles (39.9 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2) (1.28%) is water.[7]

Winter Garden is bordered on the south by the town of Windermere, on the east by the city of Ocoee, on the west by the town of Oakland and on the north by Lake Apopka.

Topography

The terrain is characterized by a gentle to moderately sloping topography. Winter Garden has the highest elevation spot in Orange County. The highest elevation is 222 feet (68 m) in NAVD 88 (North American Vertical Datum) located in the southwest corner of the city South near the county line with Lake County. The lowest elevation in the city is 64 feet (20 m) near Lake Apopka.

Climate

Winter Garden has a warm and humid subtropical climate, and there are two major seasons each year. One of those seasons is hot and rainy, lasting from May until October (roughly coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season). The other is a cooler season (November through March) that brings more moderate temperatures and less frequent rainfall. The area's warm and humid climate is caused primarily by its low elevation and its position relatively close to the Tropic of Cancer, and much of its weather is affected by the movement of the Gulf Stream.

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1910351—    
19201,021+190.9%
19302,023+98.1%
19403,060+51.3%
19503,503+14.5%
19605,513+57.4%
19705,153−6.5%
19806,789+31.7%
19909,745+43.5%
200014,351+47.3%
201034,568+140.9%
201946,051+33.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] Florida Department of Agriculture[9]
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 14,351 people, 5,380 households, and 3,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,190.2 inhabitants per square mile (459.4/km2). There were 5,861 housing units at an average density of 486.1 per square mile (187.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.60% White, 13.25% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.45% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.50% of the population.

There were 5,380 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,858. About 10.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Neighborhoods
  • Alexander Ridge Manors
  • Amberleigh
  • Avalon Reserve
  • Bay Isle at Black Lake
  • Belle Meade
  • Black Lake Park
  • Bradford Creek
  • Brandy Creek
  • Bronsons Landing
  • Cambridge Crossing
  • Carriage Pointe
  • Chapin Station
  • Cobblestone
  • Courtlea Oaks
  • Courtlea Park
  • Covington Chase
  • Crown Point Springs
  • Deer Island
  • Daniels Crossing
  • Daniels Landing
  • Deerfield Place
  • Emerald Ridge
  • Fox Crest (at Stone Crest)
  • Fullers Crossing
  • Glenview Estates
  • Glynwood (at Stone Crest)
  • Grovehurst
  • Grove Park (at Stone Crest)
  • Hamilton Gardens
  • Hamlin
  • The Harbor
  • Hickory Hammock on Johns Lake
  • Horizon Oaks
  • Hyde Park
  • Inland Seas
  • Island Pointe
  • Johns Lake Pointe
  • King's Bay
  • Lake Cove Pointe
  • Lake Roberts Landing

Lakes Of Windermere

  • Lakeview Reserve
  • Latham Park
  • Magnolia Woods
  • Oakglen Estates
  • Oak Park
  • Oaks at Brandy Lake
  • Oakland Park
  • Orange Cove
  • Old Thicket Trace
  • The Orchard
  • Park Avenue Estates
  • Park Place at Winter Garden
  • Regal Pointe
  • Regency Oaks (at Stone Crest)
  • The Reserve at Carriage Point
  • Southern Pines
  • Sterling Pointe
  • Stone Creek
  • Stone Crest
  • Stoneybrook West
  • Summerlake
  • Teacup Springs
  • Timbercreek Pines
  • Traditions
  • Trailer City
  • Trails of Winter Garden
  • Tucker Oaks
  • Tuscany
  • Valencia Shores
  • Village Grove
  • Watermark
  • Westbrook Townhomes
  • Westfield Lakes
  • Westside Townhomes
  • Windermere Crossing
  • Windtree Garden Condos
  • Winter Oaks
  • Wintermere Harbor
  • Wintermere Pointe
  • Winward Cay

Arts and culture

Points of interest
The West Orange Trail
The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, originally a station on the Orange Belt Railway (later part of the ACL)

Shopping

Historic downtown Winter Garden contains a collection of restaurants, shops, and cafés, as well as two museums and a performing arts venue.

To the south, Winter Garden Village provides an array of chain retail and dining establishments. The 1,100,000 square feet (100,000 m2) open-air shopping center, located along Daniels Road just north of SR 429, is anchored by a Super Target, a Best Buy, Sprint and a Lowe's.[11]

Downtown Winter Garden hosts a farmer's market every weekend from 9:00am–2:00pm. Many vendors sell fresh produce, plants and flowers, herbs, baked goods, artisan crafts, and local food and beverages. Live music is also a key feature at the market.[12]

The Mark in Winter Garden will soon be a brand new centrally located shopping plaza in the Sidel section of Horizon West nestled within the community of Watermark. This area will feature shopping and dining options for everyone to enjoy as well.

Infrastructure

Transportation

State Road 50 (W. Colonial Dr) bisects the city into northern and southern sections. The portion south of State Road 50, formerly occupied by orange groves and farmland, has recently been the site of the development of numerous large-scale communities, including Johns Lake Pointe, Stoneybrook West, Stonecrest, Westfield, and Wintermere Pointe. A disparity exists between these new affluent residents, many of whom have moved from South Florida, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area, and longtime residents, many of whom are much less well-off.

The toll road Western Beltway (SR 429) was completed in late 2006 and links I-4 near mile marker 58 in Osceola County with Florida's Turnpike at Winter Garden. Other major roads through Winter Garden include County Road 535 and County Road 545. CR 535 (also called Winter Garden - Vineland Road) begins at SR 50 and bisects the southern half of the city, proceeding south to Windermere, Lake Buena Vista and Walt Disney World Resort, where it becomes State Road 535. CR 545 (also called Avalon Road) begins at SR 50 and proceeds south along the western edge of Winter Garden and along the border between Orange and Lake counties. This area remains mostly rural but is quickly developing because of the nearby toll road. CR 545 currently ends at US 192 in Kissimmee at the border to Osceola County.

Notable people

References
  1. "City of Winter Garden, Florida". City of Winter Garden, Florida. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winter Garden city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. Florida Department of Agriculture (1906). Census of the State of Florida. Urbana, I.L.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  12. "Winter Garden Farmer's Market".


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