Maitland

Maitland is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, part of the Greater Orlando area. The population was 19,543 at the 2020 census. The area was previously inhabited by Timucuan Native Americans. The city is named for Fort Maitland, a military outpost built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga. The town was originally named for a nearby Lake, which honored Captain William Seton Maitlands, who fought in the Second Seminole Indian War, and was slain in the battle of Wahoo Swamp. It was incorporated as a town in 1885, the third such town in Orange. County to do so. In 1959, Mait land was incorporated as a city. It has a total of 21 lakes, the largest of which is Lake Maitand (451 acres) The city has always been a vacation spot because of its climate, location to theme parks and people. It is located at 28°3737N 81°221W (28.626926, 81.366961). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a. total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km²), of which 5.3 sq miles (13.6km²) is land and 1.2sq miles (3.0 km²) (17.84%) is water. The old town began to rapidly modernize as Orlando's suburban sprawl reached the town in the mid 1920s.

History

Maitland is the primary city name, but also Eatonville are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Maitland, Florida. Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated suburban municipalities in central Florida. The area was previously inhabited by Timucuan Native Americans. The town was originally named for a nearby Lake, which honored Captain William Seton Maitland, who fought in the Second Seminole Indian War, and was slain in the battle of Wahoo Swamp. The old town began to rapidly modernize as Orlando's suburban sprawl reached the town in the mid 1920s. During this period the town grew rapidly as new houses and roads were built. In 1959, Maitlands was incorporated as a city and is now a suburb of Orlando. The city's "historical corridor" encompasses old residences still standing and occupied in the Lake Lily-Lake Catherine area and extending through the central portion of the city. It is a popular vacation spot because of its climate, location to theme parks and people. It has many picturesque parks along lakes, which attract many boaters. It also has a large number of beaches, many of which are popular with swimmers and surfers. It was the third town in Orange County to become a city in 1885, and the first in the county to incorporate as a town in 1883. In the closing decades of the nineteenth century, the area was put into extensive citrus production. The "Historical Corridor" includes the "Church of the Good Shepherd" (1883); the "William H. Waterhouse House" (1884); the Mait land Public Library (1907); and the "Maitlands Art Center" (1937).

Geography

Maitland is located at 28°3737N 81°221W (28.626926, 81.366961).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km²) of which 5.3 sq miles (13.6km²) is land and 1.2sq miles (3.0 km²), (17.84%) is water. The city has 21 lakes, the largest of which is Lake Maitland (451 acres) The city is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city. The Ohio River is a tributary of the Little Ohio River. The river was once known as the Ohio Turnpike, which ran through the city's center. It was named after the town's founder, James Maitlands. The town's name is derived from the word "maitland", which means "marsh" or "mound" in English. It is also the name of a Native American tribe, the Maitlanders, who once lived in the area. The name "Maitlands" is also used as a derogatory term for Native Americans, as well as the name for the town of the same name, "Mackinac", which once stood for Mackinac County, Illinois. The Maitlander name was first used in the 17th century by a German-American settler. The current name of the town comes from the 18th century, when the first settlers arrived.

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 19,543 people, 7,510 households, and 4,422 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 53.65% White, 14.64% African American, 0.0% Native American, 8.23% Asian, 3.41% from other races and 20.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.54% of the population. The city's population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 40.8 percent from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was2.93. The per capita income for the city is $49,378. About 8.7%. of families and 10.1%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 12.4%. of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. the median income for a household was $79,821. Males had a median income of $53,542 versus $30,256 for females. the city's median income was $100,978. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the city has a population of 19.543.

Economy

The Maitland Center was established in 1982 adjacent to Interstate 4. Today its 226 acres (91 ha) include over 400 businesses and over 45 office buildings. SunRail, the regional commuter rail service, operates a passenger rail station in Maitlands. The first 31-mile (50 km) segment of the system (between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County) began operations on May 1, 2014. Other local employers includeEA Tiburon, makers of the popular Madden NFL series and NCAA Football series video games. Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q. Charles Schwab Corporation and the Timothy Plan, a Christian-oriented investing firm, also have offices in the area. The Maitlanders live in an area known as the "Maitland Triangle" because of the town's proximity to the Interstate 4 corridor. The town has a population of around 3,000 people (or 1.2 million in 2011) and is located in the central part of Orange County, near the city of Orange. It is also home to the University of California, San Diego, which has a campus in the heart of the city. The city's population is about 3,500 (or 2,000 in 2011). The town is located on the banks of the San Francisco Bay and the San Franciso River. It also has a number of small lakes, streams, rivers, ponds, and streams, which are used for farming and fishing. It has a large number of businesses, including the World Wide Brands headquarters.

Culture and recreation

Maitland is home to the nationally recognized and Central Florida's only full-time independent movie theater, Enzian Theater. The Maitland Art Center (formerly the Research Studio, 1937) is a designated a National Historic Landmark (2014) for its unique Mayan Revival and Fantasy architecture. The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando serves as the center of Jewish life in Orlando and welcomes people of all backgrounds. In August 2005 the Maitlands Little League team made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series. The town also hosts the Florida Film Festival, which is one of the largest film festivals in the United States. It is also home to several museums, including the William H. Waterhouse House Museum, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Carpentry Shop Museum. The city is also the site of the Mavelle High School, which was founded in 1881. The school is a part of the University of Central Florida, which opened in 1883. The community also has its own high school, the Mairel School of Music, which began in 1882. The village also has a high school that opened in 1888, and is now part of Florida State College of Arts and Sciences. It also has several other museums, such as the Telephone Museum and the Art & History Museum, which are also on the national register of historic places. The Town also hosts a number of other cultural events, including a jazz club, a theater, a dance club, and a bowling alley.

Education

Orange County Public Schools operates public schools in Maitland.Private schools include: Maitlands Montessori School and Jewish Academy of Orlando. Institutions of higher education include: Everglades University and University of Phoenix-Orlando. Maitlan is a suburb of Orlando, Florida. It is located in the Orange County, Florida suburbs of Orlando and Lakeland. The town has a population of about 2,000. The city is located on the Kissimmee River, which flows into the Kissimee River. It also has a small portion of the Lakeland-Maitland peninsula, which is part of the Orlando-Orland County border. The community is known for its love of music and the arts. It has a history of being a center for the arts and culture, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was also the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the 1930s and 1940s. The Maitlanders are known for their love of the arts, music, and the theater. They also have a tradition of preserving the history of the area, which dates back to the 18th century and early 19th century, when the area was first settled. The area is also known as the birthplace of the Florida Panhandle, which was founded in 18th Century Florida. In the 1920s and 1930s, the town was known as "Maitlands" for its association with the Florida panhandle. It now has a reputation for being one of the best places to live.

Museums and libraries

Maitland Historical Museum, Maitland Public Library and Waterhouse Carpentry Museum are among the town's museums. The town also has a phone museum and a carpentry museum.

Points of interest

The Maitland Art Center is located in the heart of the city. The Maitlan Art Festival takes place every year in the summer. There are also several parks, a sportsplex, and a nature preserve in the area. There is also a Jewish community center and Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida. The town is also home to the Maitlands Farmer's Market and the Lake Minnehaha Nature Preserve. It is also the site of the Lake Sybelia and Lake Lily art festivals. The city is home to a number of other cultural and historical sites. It also has a large number of public parks and open space for outdoor activities. It has a population of more than 2,000 people, mostly from Central Florida and the Florida Panhandle.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Maitland, Orange County, Florida = 46.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 61. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Maitland = 6.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 19,543 individuals with a median age of 40.5 age the population grows by 2.13% in Maitland, Orange County, Florida population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,646.08 residents per square mile of area (1,407.78/km²). There are average 2.46 people per household in the 4,904 households with an average household income of $65,330 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.20% of the available work force and has dropped -5.92% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 16.96%. The number of physicians in Maitland per 100,000 population = 225.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Maitland = 50.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 113. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 235. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 50.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 28, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Maitland, Orange County, Florida which are owned by the occupant = 64.97%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 32 years with median home cost = $128,500 and home appreciation of -8.54%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $12.34 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,291 per student. There are 16.9 students for each teacher in the school, 937 students for each Librarian and 499 students for each Counselor. 6.71% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 31.71% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 19.27% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).