3014 17th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
For leaseSt. Cloud, FL
St. Cloud is a growing Central Florida city on the southern shore of exceptionally clear East Lake Tohopekaliga, about 26 miles southeast of Orlando. Part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan area, it combines lakefront recreation with a historic small-town identity. Founded in 1909 as a veterans’ colony, St. Cloud remains known as the “Friendly Soldier City,” with Spanish Revival architecture, veteran heritage, and a deliberate separation from the nearby theme-park corridor.
Recreational Delights
East Lake Tohopekaliga anchors St. Cloud’s outdoor lifestyle, offering boating, fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and scenic water views. Lakefront Park provides space for walking, picnicking, playground activities, and waterfront leisure. The city’s warm, humid subtropical climate supports year-round outdoor recreation, although summers are especially hot. Nearby attractions add variety, including Reptile World Serpentarium and Wild Florida, while the surrounding Central Florida countryside offers opportunities for airboat excursions, nature watching, and access to the broader region’s lakes and conservation areas.
Culinary Scene
St. Cloud’s dining scene reflects its growing, diverse population and proximity to the Orlando metropolitan area. Restaurants along U.S. 192 and around historic downtown offer familiar American fare, casual family dining, pizza, barbecue, Mexican food, Latin American specialties, and seafood. Downtown provides the most walkable concentration of locally oriented restaurants and cafés, while the U.S. 192 corridor features chain restaurants and convenient takeout. The area’s Hispanic and Latino presence contributes to a broad selection of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and other Latin-inspired flavors, alongside contemporary cafés and food options serving suburban families.
Demographics
- St. Cloud has an estimated population of 65,130 and a median age of 36, younger than the U.S. median age of 38.9.
- Median household income is $83,174, modestly above the U.S. median of $80,734, reflecting the city’s expanding suburban economy.
- The 2020 census recorded 47.62% Hispanic or Latino residents of any race, highlighting St. Cloud’s increasingly multicultural population and rapid growth since 2010.
Population
65,130
Growth 5.11%
Households
21,164
Growth 8.05%
Median Age
36
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$83,174
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
48,892
Total population
179%
5 year population growth projection
16,533
Total households
$33,135
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,515 | 48,892 | 98,318 |
| 5 year projected total population | 24,914 | 136,422 | 332,996 |
| Total households | 3,211 | 16,533 | 33,417 |
| Current Median Household Income | $59,650 | $79,701 | $85,375 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $80,537 | $145,173 | $130,842 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $31,723 | $33,135 | $33,732 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $45,274 | $48,501 | $45,849 |
| Median home value | $288,485 | $338,487 | $353,254 |
Education
Saint Cloud High School
Harmony High School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
City of Life Christian Academy
Entertainment
St. Cloud Heritage Museum
Theatre in the Cloud
St. Cloud Twin Theatre
Veteran’s Memorial St. Cloud Library
Quality of Life
St. Cloud offers a suburban quality of life shaped by lake access, family-oriented neighborhoods, historic downtown character, and proximity to Orlando’s jobs and attractions. Housing and population growth bring expanding amenities, while hot summers, automobile dependence, and metropolitan-area traffic are notable trade-offs.
2022 Population by age
7%
0-4 Years
22%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
29%
25-44 Years
24%
45-64 Years
12%
65+ Years
Employers
6%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Retail Trade
13.51%
Educational Services
10.87%
Health Care and Social Assistance
10.59%
Accommodation and Food Services
9.91%
Transportation and Warehousing
9.11%
Construction
8.53%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
6.22%
Manufacturing
6.17%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
4.91%
Public Administration
4.66%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4.6%
Finance and Insurance
3.7%
Wholesale Trade
2.54%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.23%
Other
2.44%