Moving to Orlando? Known as The City Beautiful, Orlando is not only one of the best cities to find a job, but it also has countless fun things to do, a wealth of arts and culture, and a major foodie scene—making it one of the best cities for people looking to make personal and professional connections. Here are the five best neighborhoods in Orlando for singles and young professionals!

• Baldwin Park
• Central Business District
• College Park
• Park Lake-Highland
• South Eola

Baldwin Park

• Home Price: $280,950 median purchase price; $1,258 median monthly rent
• Crime Rate: Safer than 76% of Orlando neighborhoods

With namesake Lake Baldwin situated near the northern edge of the neighborhood, Baldwin Park is among the safest and most affordable places to live in Orlando! Most real estate in Baldwin Park consists of affordable townhomes and split-level houses with a Colonial or Craftsman aesthetic—and even waterfront views! Young professionals moving to this scenic, highly walkable Orlando neighborhood will have plenty of things to do, thanks to Baldwin Park’s many restaurants, shops, and trails. To top it off, Baldwin Park is also just a 15-minute commute from Downtown Orlando, where an active nightlife and great jobs await!

Things to Do in Baldwin Park

Spend the day browsing shops and restaurants in the Village Center on New Broad St, where you’ll find a variety of retailers and restaurants ranging from household brands to local small businesses. Bring your pup with you to play frisbee on the beach of Lake Baldwin at dog-friendly Lake Baldwin Park. Put your problem-solving skills to the test at the Baldwin Manor escape room through Escape Artists. Grab rotating drinks like the Shirley Temple of Doom, No Haze For You IPA, or Wizard Tooth amber oat lager at the brewery owned by veterans, Tactical Brewing Co. Play some Bingo and chow down on all-you-can-eat wings every Monday and Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside. Enjoy half-priced oysters or classic Fish & Chips during Tuesday’s happy hour at The Osprey. Sample specialty pizzas like the Arugula & Prosciutto or the Altamura at La Bella Luna. Or try a Beauty and the Beast or Tropic Thunder signature roll at one of Orlando’s best seafood restaurants, Seito Sushi.

Central Business District

• Home Price: $194,200 median purchase price; $1,330 median monthly rent
• Crime Rate: Safer than 53% of Orlando neighborhoods

High-rise apartments and sleek office buildings mark the skyline of Orlando’s downtown neighborhood: the Central Business District. Young professionals moving to Orlando can find jobs at tech companies, startups, retailers—and find fun in a nightlife scene full of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues like Seneff Arts Plaza. Here, you can enjoy an urban vibe, with many of Orlando’s top things to do right outside your door—yet residents can find green spaces like Cherokee Park minutes away. Major roadways like I-4 and the Spessard L. Holland East-West Expy border the neighborhood and provide quick access to the rest of Orlando—or you can get around by taking a bus from Lynx Central Station.

Things to Do in Central Business District

Grab tickets to a breathtaking performance by the Orlando Ballet company at the Dr. Phillips Center. Dance to live music from top acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Backseat Lovers at one of the most unique venues in Orlando, The Social. Take an improv class or laugh the evening away at SAK Comedy Lab, which has been voted “Best Comedy in Orlando.” Learn about the area’s history from 12,000 years ago at the Orange County Regional History Center. Savor an upscale meal like a barrel cut Filet Mignon or Faroe Island Salmon at Kres Chophouse. Sample affordable yet delicious Cuban fare like Tequeños or Pork Mojo for breakfast or lunch at Latin Square Cuisine. Grab a slice of Rustique or Vegway pizza for some of the best pizza in Orlando at La Boulangerie. Or sip on carefully-sourced menu items like an Espresso Shake or Pacific Fog at Craft & Common.

College Park

• Home Price: $312,278 median purchase price; $1,065 median monthly rent
• Crime Rate: Safer than 55% of Orlando neighborhoods

With urban amenities and a close-knit community, College Park is one of the best places to live in Orlando for singles and young professionals! Though its name might make it seem as though the area is home to a massive college student presence, there aren’t any colleges within the neighborhood itself. But young adults out of school or wanting to settle down in Orlando are drawn to affordable College Park because of its short distance to urban Central Business District and small-community feel in the heart of one of Florida’s largest cities. To top it off, bungalows and other single-family homes line brick streets—along with small businesses, delicious Orlando restaurants, city parks, and more.

Things to Do in College Park

Rehearse, mix, master, and record original music at local Studio 18. Go fishing or boating at beautiful Lake Ivanhoe Park. Catch a show or take all kinds of performing arts classes at Central Florida Community Arts. Enjoy live music in Orlando as you shop and eat at local vendors at the annual College Park JazzFest. Play a round of golf or take lessons at historic Dub’s Dread Golf Club. Enjoy award-winning food with House Smoked Baby Back Ribs or Orlando’s Best Crab Cakes from The Tap Room at Dubsdread. Visit an eatery made over by The Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” to try delicious dishes such as Amatriciana or Rigatoni Alla Vodka at Tornatore’s Restaurant. Stop by Orlando’s original sub shop and discover a new take on the Meatball or Crispy Chicken Sub at Gabriel’s Sub Shop. Or choose a light option of organic teas or meals like the Edgewater Acai Bowl from a great Orlando vegetarian restaurant—Infusion Tea.

Park Lake-Highland

• Home Price: $239,450 median purchase price; $1,164 median monthly rent
• Crime Rate: Safer than 21% of Orlando neighborhoods

Home to Orlando’s Little Saigon, Park Lake-Highland is not only one of the best neighborhoods in Orlando—it’s also been named one of the best neighborhoods in the country! Park Lake-Highland’s tree-lined residential streets host apartments and Colonial, Ranch, and Mediterranean-style homes at some of the most affordable prices in Orlando’s real estate market. In the Mills 50 District, residents will find large-scale murals decorating the streets and a wide range of eateries, spanning everything from BBQ to some of the best Asian restaurants in Orlando. Park Lake-Highland also has plenty of entertainment options, including bars, clubs, and live music venues. Daytime recreation is equally abundant in Park Lake-Highland, with the neighborhood’s two scenic lakes—Lake Highland and Park Lake—providing a variety of waterfront activities.

Things to Do in Park Lake-Highland

Go for a bike ride or lounge by the water at Lake Highland Park. Browse your favorite music like punk, R&B, rock, and much more at Remix Record Shop. Jam out to live indie music with a wide selection of beers and cocktails at Will’s Pub. Shop, eat, and drink at amazing Orlando venues like Tako Cheena and Lineage Coffee Roasting in the Mills 50 District. Split a plate of Sticky Ribs or get a Cheeseburger Taco all for yourself at Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa. Sample a little bit of everything with small plates like Chicken Skewers and Saganaki at local Orlando tapas restaurant Santiago’s Bodega. Discover how traditional meets modern Japanese food with dishes like the Seafood Tower and Chicken Karaage at TORI TORI. Chow down on larger-than-life slices of made-fresh specialty pizza like Jason’s Mom’s Slice or the Down Home at Lazy Moon. Or taste high-quality wines from sustainable and organic growers at Quantum Leap Winery.

South Eola

• Home Price: $384,900 median purchase price; $1,212 median monthly rent
• Crime Rate: Safer than 20% of Orlando neighborhoods

South Eola is the perfect place in Orlando for singles and young professionals seeking a blend of suburban and big-city living. Residents can go to a laidback farmers market in the morning and hit up a cocktail bar in the evening without ever leaving the neighborhood! Homes range from comfortable condos to towering apartment buildings, all nestled between South Eola’s many restaurants and shops. With Lake Eola in its borders, there’s also tons of outdoor recreation and green space to enjoy in this popular Orlando neighborhood. South Eola is only five minutes from the Central Business District, so residents can enjoy the hustle and bustle of Downtown Orlando without having to live in the heart of it. Additionally, South Eola was named the most walkable neighborhood in Orlando, so getting around within the neighborhood itself is easy, too!

Things to Do in South Eola

Rent a swan paddleboat or see a play or concert at the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park. Play with your pooch in Downtown Orlando’s dog park that includes beautiful walking trails or have a picnic at Constitution Green. Celebrate LGBTQ pride in the park through events and festivals with Come Out With Pride Orlando. Shop for fresh produce and local artisan goods every Sunday at the Orlando Farmers Market. Book your own event or get tickets to live concerts, comedy shows, and more at The Abbey—which has hosted headliners like Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Wilderado, and Christian French. Wake up to a Cold Brew Espresso Martini and unique brunch bites like the Who Woke Up First? sandwich at The Stubborn Mule. Enjoy lovely views of Lake Eola while dining on Fried Wings or a Big Mike Burger at Relax Grill. Treat yourself to revolving ice cream flavors—including past favorites like Praline Cheesecake and Vegan Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte—at Orlando’s first artisanal ice cream shop, The Greenery Creamery. Or sip many varieties of Moscato, Pinot Noir, and more while sampling Charcuterie or Flatbread Pizzas at Eola Wine Company.

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