Hunter's Creek, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hunter's Creek, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Orange
Area
• Total	7.07 sq mi (18.32 km2)
• Land	7.05 sq mi (18.25 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	89 ft (27 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	24,433
• Density	3,467.64/sq mi (1,338.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	407, 321
FIPS code	12-32967
GNIS feature ID	1853258

Hunter's Creek is a special kind of community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. Hunter's Creek is a large, planned community that has grown over the years. It is part of the bigger Orlando area. In 2020, about 24,433 people lived there.

History of Hunter's Creek

The idea for Hunter's Creek started a long time ago. A company from Canada, Genstar Development Company, owned a huge piece of land in south Orange County, Florida. This land was about 3,840 acres!

Planning for this new community began in 1984. Construction officially started in 1986. It was a very big project, expected to take 15 to 20 years to finish.

In 1987, Genstar sold a lot of the land to another company called American Newland Associates. Later, in 1997, more land was sold to Westbrook Hunter's Creek, LP. Most of the homes and buildings in Hunter's Creek were built in the late 1980s and 1990s. Some parts of the community are still being built today.

Geography and Location

Hunter's Creek is located in Florida, near the city of Orlando. It covers an area of about 7.07 square miles (18.32 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.

The exact coordinates for Hunter's Creek are 28 degrees, 21 minutes, 26 seconds North and 81 degrees, 25 minutes, 42 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.

Population and People

Hunter's Creek has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were about 9,369 people living there. By 2020, the population had grown to 24,433 people.

The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures makes Hunter's Creek a diverse place to live. The average age of people living in Hunter's Creek is around 35 years old.

Schools in Hunter's Creek

Hunter's Creek has several schools for students of all ages.

Elementary Schools

• Hunter's Creek Elementary School
• Endeavor Elementary School
• West Creek Elementary School

Middle Schools

• Hunter's Creek Middle School

High Schools

• Freedom High School

Charter Schools

• Renaissance Charter School at Hunters Creek

Neighborhoods to Explore

Hunter's Creek is made up of many different neighborhoods, both for single-family homes and multi-family homes like apartments or townhouses.

Single Family Home Neighborhoods

There are 38 neighborhoods with single-family homes in Hunter's Creek. Some of them include:

Multi Family Home Neighborhoods

There are ten neighborhoods with multi-family homes in Hunter's Creek. These include:

Local Media

Hunter's Creek has its own local magazine called Life in Hunter's Creek. This magazine shares news and stories about the community.

See also

In Spanish: Hunters Creek para niños