The Town FilesFern Park, Florida
Community in Seminole County · population 8,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,900
- Household income
- $59,428
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 43.2
Fern Park is a community of 8,205 people in Seminole County, Florida. The median home is worth $346,900, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Florida towns.
How Fern Park ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fern Park is worth $346,900, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $59,428, which is more affordable than 19% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,612 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fern Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,612 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $59,428 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fern Park
| People | Fern Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Fern Park
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fern Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1998 about 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 186 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 127 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 21, 2020.
Severe weather in Seminole County since 1996
Seminole County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Seminole County
Seminole County had 213,221 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,449 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Fern Park itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Fern Park
1 public school with 682 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 682 | 14.5 |
Towns near Fern Park
- Casselberry, FL1.7 mi · 28,794 people · home $299,200
- Maitland, FL2.1 mi · 19,543 people · home $523,200
- Altamonte Springs, FL3.1 mi · 46,231 people · home $293,000
- Winter Park, FL3.6 mi · 29,795 people · home $731,400
- Longwood, FL3.7 mi · 15,087 people · home $354,300
- Goldenrod, FL4.1 mi · 13,431 people · home $358,700
- Fairview Shores, FL4.6 mi · 10,722 people · home $354,000
- Winter Springs, FL5.3 mi · 38,342 people · home $378,700
Fern Park questions
Is Fern Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fern Park scores better for retirees than 46% of Florida towns and quieter than 15%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Fern Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Fern Park is valued at $346,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,428, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,612 a month.
What is the weather like in Fern Park?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Fern Park get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fern Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)