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demographics

Altamonte Springs boasts a dynamic mix of fine retail establishments, hotels, upscale offices, commercial space, abundant restaurants, and housing in all price ranges.  In addition to single-family and multi-family homes nestled in lakeside and tree-shaded communities, Altamonte Springs is located in one of the more affluent areas of Central Florida.

In 2005, the City did a comparative economic study of the major activity centers in the area. The study found that Uptown Altamonte served the largest number of households, more than any of the competing activity centers in the study.

The City’s current population for 2009-2010 is 43,243.

Population

Year                       2000            2005         2009-2010

Count                     40,308         42,616           43,243

City Demographics  

• Residential Demographics
• Inventory of Major Retail Centers in the City
• Inventory of the City's Major Office Developments
• Activity Centers in the City
• Inventory of Hotels in the City

Residential Demographics:   

As of 2007, The City of Altamonte Springs has 65 residential subdivisions and 89 residential multi family complexes.  Altamonte Springs is physically divided Into four groups of neighborhoods.  There are two traffic barriers which divide the four neighborhood groups, the barriers are S.R. 436 and Interstate Highway 1-4. The City identifies the four groups as follows:  The northeast section, northwest section, southeast section and southwest section.  Each section divided by the two barriers, S.R. 436 and Interstate Highway I-4.

The 6 largest Retail Centers in the City:

• The Altamonte Mall
• The Marketplace @ Altamonte
• West Town Corners
• Renaissance Center
• Oak Grove Shoppes
• Altamonte Crossing

There are two new retail centers currently under construction at this time.  Uptown Altamonte, located between the Altamonte Mall and Interstate I-4, is still undergoing construction.  Uptown Altamonte is a redevelopment of the former Northlake Plaza. The Gateway Crossing retail center is located at the northeast quadrant of S.R. 414 and S.R. 434. The project is also still under construction with more proposed retail development.

The 12 largest Office Projects in the City ( > 50,000 sq.ft.) :

• The A.T. & T Wireless Building
• EMBARQ (Formerly the Galloway Building)
• Metavante (Formerly Kirchman Corporation)
• Altamonte Lakeside
• Cranes Roost Park
• Plaza North  
• The Westmonte Building
• Northlake Business Park
• Sanlando Office Park
• Florida Hospital (P.O.B.)
• Spring Centre South
• Office Building @ Centerpointe

Major Activity Centers in the City (> 50,000 sq.ft.):

• The Regional Business Center
• West Town Center
• East Town Center
• The Gateway Center

Inventory of Hotel / Motels in the City (> 50,000 sq.ft.):

• Altamonte Springs Hilton
• Best Western
• Candlewood Hotel
• Days Inn
• Embassy Suites
• Hampton Inn 
• Holiday Inn
• Homestead Village
• La Quinta Inn
• Residence Inn
• Springhill Suites