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Christmas, Florida

Christmas is a community of 1,696 people in Orange County, Florida.

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Population1,696 -7.4% since 2019
CountyOrange County
Elevation43 ft 13 m
Land area45.2 sq mi
ZIP code32709
Nearest airportSpace Coast Regional Airport (TIX) 12 mi

Why visit Christmas

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails and 6 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Heart Of Christmas Farms, Fort Christmas, Charles H. Bronson State Forest and Hatbill Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 50°F.

About Christmas

Christmas is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of Greater Orlando.

From the Wikipedia article Christmas, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do6

Heart Of Christmas Farms

Farm and orchard · 4.0 mi

21310 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas

Su 11:00-15:00

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Jungle Adventures

Zoo and aquarium · 2.3 mi

09:30-17:30

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Heiffer Mound

Scenic view · 4.4 mi

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Moccasin Mound

Scenic view · 4.4 mi

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Oyler Overlook

Scenic view · 0.7 mi

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Saddle Mound

Scenic view · 4.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks5

Fort Christmas

Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi

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Christmas Tree

Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi

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Fort Christmas

Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi

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Historic School

Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi

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Lunchroom

Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds9

Charles H. Bronson State Forest

Park · 4.2 mi

Park in Orange County, United States of America

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Hatbill Park

Park · 3.1 mi

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Fort Christmas Historical Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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Chuluota Wilderness Area

Hiking and trails · 5.1 mi

The Chuluota Wilderness Area is a 625 acre natural area located in the southeast corner of Seminole County. It contains a variety of...

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Highway 50 Boat Ramp

Park · 3.9 mi

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Orlando Wetlands Park

Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi

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Savage/Christmas Creek Preserve

Hiking and trails · 3.1 mi

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Seminole Ranch Conservation Area

Hiking and trails · 4.0 mi

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Seminole Ranch Wildlife Management Area

Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi

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Churches and places of worship1

First Missionary Church

Church · 3.3 mi

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History

On December 25, 1837, a force of 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers and Alabama Volunteers arrived in the area to construct a fort, which they named Fort Christmas. The fort was one of over 200 forts built during the Second Seminole War. In 1892, a Post Office opened at Christmas.

From the History section of Christmas, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of Christmas

21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

60°80°January: 3.0 in of rainFebruary: 2.6 in of rainMarch: 3.4 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 3.7 in of rainJune: 7.9 in of rainJuly: 6.8 in of rainAugust: 7.8 in of rainSeptember: 7.5 in of rainOctober: 5.1 in of rainNovember: 2.5 in of rainDecember: 2.4 in of rainJanuary: 69°FFebruary: 71°FMarch: 75°FApril: 79°FMay: 84°FJune: 88°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 89°FSeptember: 87°FOctober: 83°FNovember: 76°FDecember: 71°FJanuary: 50°FFebruary: 54°FMarch: 57°FApril: 62°FMay: 69°FJune: 73°FJuly: 74°FAugust: 75°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 68°FNovember: 61°FDecember: 54°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan69°F50°F3.0 in0.0 in
Feb71°F54°F2.6 in0.0 in
Mar75°F57°F3.4 in0.0 in
Apr79°F62°F2.7 in0.0 in
May84°F69°F3.7 in0.0 in
Jun88°F73°F7.9 in0.0 in
Jul90°F74°F6.8 in0.0 in
Aug89°F75°F7.8 in0.0 in
Sep87°F74°F7.5 in0.0 in
Oct83°F68°F5.1 in0.0 in
Nov76°F61°F2.5 in0.0 in
Dec71°F54°F2.4 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Titusville Hcn (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$73,224median household income
$299,300median home value
48.9median age
31.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%of homes are owner-occupied
28.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1823%18 to 3410%35 to 6450%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Orange County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
  • 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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