Goldenrod: Economy & Jobs
Goldenrod's typical household earns $67,563 (1.3× below Seminole County median $85,761; 1.1× below Florida median $74,568), with homes at a median value of $358,700. The surrounding county supports 949,918 jobs (avg $67,805).
- $85,905 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $67,563 — below the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 15.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 50% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 29.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 49.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $719,020 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $61,767,100 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $85,905 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $71,117 |
| Median Household Income | $67,563 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $67,563 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 7.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 17% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 27.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 16.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 949,918 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $64,409,509,171 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $67,805 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 34 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 41,832 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,230.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Foliage Plants, Propagative Material |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 44,612 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 817,584 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 46,508,318 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 237 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 157 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 86 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 360 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 172 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 254 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 62 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,341 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,318 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 139 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 364 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Family Dollar 10040 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $15,218,844,324 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,643.23 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,429,908 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 67.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Pct Walked | 16.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 31.8 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 21.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 9 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12