Market Comparison
Orlando vs Jacksonville
Side-by-side investor intelligence — pricing, yield, cash flow, growth, and overall opportunity score.
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Orlando, FL
Grade B
Median Price
$395,000
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
Jacksonville, FL
Grade B
Median Price
$310,000
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
Overall Winner
Orlando, FL — 7 of 13 metrics
| Metric | Orlando | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $395,000 | $310,000 |
| Median Rent (monthly) | $2,250 | $1,900 |
| Rental Yield | 6.80% | 7.30% |
| Avg Cap Rate | 5.60% | 6.50% |
| Price-to-Rent Ratio | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Population Growth | 1.80% | 1.40% |
| Job Growth | 2.90% | 2.30% |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.00% | 6.20% |
| 5-Yr Appreciation | 70% | 65% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Landlord Friendliness | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Opportunity Score | 75/100 | 69/100 |
| Future Outlook | 91/100 | 81/100 |
Orlando commentary
Orlando supports parallel rental strategies — STR near Disney corridors and LTR in residential suburbs. Verify HOA short-term-rental rules before underwriting Airbnb income.
Full Orlando market →Jacksonville commentary
Jacksonville is the most balanced Florida market for new investors — meaningful cash flow without paying Miami or Tampa premiums.
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