Why Investors Choose Lake Nona
Lake Nona is a 17-square-mile master-planned community on Orlando's southeast side that has become the epicenter of Central Florida's healthcare, biomedical research, and technology economy. Anchored by Lake Nona Medical City — home to Nemours Children's Hospital, UCF College of Medicine, the VA Medical Center, and the USTA National Campus — Lake Nona has attracted more than 60,000 residents and continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the country.
For rental investors, Lake Nona represents Orlando's most compelling long-term opportunity. The community produces a steady stream of high-income renters — physicians, researchers, healthcare administrators, and tech professionals — who need quality housing close to work and are willing to pay premium rents for modern amenities, excellent schools, and a planned community lifestyle.
Lake Nona Rental Market Snapshot
$2,200–$3,500/mo
Average Rent Range
96%+
Occupancy Rate
5–7%
Achievable Cap Rate
Target Tenants
Physicians, healthcare administrators, biomedical researchers, tech professionals, and families relocating for Medical City employment
Why Lake Nona Is a Smart Rental Investment
Medical City Employment Engine
Nemours Children's Hospital, UCF Health Sciences, the VA Medical Center, and dozens of biomedical companies create thousands of high-income jobs annually. These employers produce Orlando's most stable, highest-earning tenant demographic.
USTA National Campus
The United States Tennis Association's national headquarters and 100-court training facility brings athletes, coaches, administrators, and event staff who need housing year-round.
Top-Tier Schools
Lake Nona High School (A-rated) and the surrounding school infrastructure are primary drivers of family tenant demand. School zone access commands a measurable rent premium.
A Decade of Growth Still Ahead
Lake Nona is still only partially built out. Continued development of Medical City Phase 2, new corporate relocations, and residential expansion will drive appreciation and rent growth for years to come.
Life in Lake Nona
Lake Nona is designed for modern living: resort-style community pools, miles of multi-use trails, the Boxi Park entertainment village, Lake Nona Town Center shopping and dining, and the USTA National Campus for tennis enthusiasts. The community's wellness-focused design — walkable neighborhoods, fitness amenities, and green space — attracts tenants who value health and quality of life.
Schools & Education
Lake Nona is served by OCPS. Lake Nona High School (A-rated), Lake Nona Middle School, and several A-rated elementary schools serve the community. NeoCity Academy — ranked #34 nationally — is accessible within the greater Orlando metro.
We Know Lake Nona. You Need Someone Who Does.
Lake Nona's Medical City employment base, world-class amenities, and sustained growth trajectory make it the premier rental investment destination in greater Orlando.
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