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 State:     Florida

City:       Fruitland Park

Fruitland Park is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,186 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 4,293.  It is part of the Orlando--Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Fruitland Park predates the American Civil War, although the name of the town didn't come until later. It was originally called Gardenia.

The Postal authorities refused to recognize the name Fruitland Park as there was already a Fruitland in the State. At their request the name was changed to Gardenia in 1884. The Florida Railroad, put through the town just prior to this, had listed the town as Fruitland Park in all their printed matter and refused to recognize the new name of Gardenia. Consequently, all freight and express had to be directed to Fruitland Park and all mail addressed to Gardenia. This caused a great deal of confusion which lasted from 1884 to 1888 when a petition was sent to the postal authorities to have the name changed back to Fruitland Park. The petition was granted in 1888.

Today the city boasts churches, schools, and numerous businesses. It still calls itself "Hometown USA."

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2007: $51,235 (it was $40,403 in 2000)

Fruitland Park:	$51,235
Florida:	$47,804

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,218

Fruitland Park:	$20,218
Florida:	$26,696

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $173,482 (it was $71,600 in 2000)

Fruitland Park:	$173,482
Florida:	$230,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $183,591; Detached houses: $182,894; Townhouses or other attached units: $194,782; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $261,615; Mobile homes: $55,878

2008 cost of living index in Fruitland Park: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

 In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

·        Climate Charts

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·        Hospitals & Medical

·        Airports

·        Colleges/Universities

·        High Schools

·        Locations of Interest

·        Shopping Centers

·        Churches

·        Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Creeks/Parks

·        Tourist Attractions

·        Banks

·        Housing Costs Information

·        Crime Statistics

·        Radio Stations AM/FM

·        TV Broadcast Stations

·        Discussion Forums

For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Fruitland-Park-Florida.html

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