Engelwood Park vs Rocket City
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Engelwood Park | Rocket City |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $331K | $442K |
| Price per sq ft | $262 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 176 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 32 |
The verdict
Rocket City carries the higher median price — about 34% above Engelwood Park. Homes in Rocket City sell faster (102 days on market vs 176). Engelwood Park is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Engelwood Park and Rocket City are about 14 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Engelwood Park | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32807 | 32833 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Engelwood Park | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 16 |
| Under contract | 3 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $365K | $305K to $2.1M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Engelwood Park homes for sale · Rocket City homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Engelwood Park | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 418 | 642 |
| Built | 1952–1983 (median 1958) | 1963–2024 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 1,272 sq ft | 2,042 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 74% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 24 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Engelwood Park median | Rocket City median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $116K (34 sales) | $215K (30 sales) |
| 2016 | $136K (46 sales) | $193K (63 sales) |
| 2017 | $168K (48 sales) | $230K (54 sales) |
| 2018 | $170K (10 sales) | $254K (12 sales) |
| 2019 | $205K (5 sales) | $278K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $264K (4 sales) | $330K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $289K (47 sales) | $392K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $310K (13 sales) | $424K (26 sales) |
| 2024 | $347K (36 sales) | $422K (48 sales) |
| 2025 | $330K (32 sales) | $420K (44 sales) |
| 2026 | $340K (35 sales) | $437K (25 sales) |
Since 2015, Engelwood Park's median sale price is +192% and Rocket City's is +103% — Engelwood Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Engelwood Park | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 97.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,267 sq ft | 2,108 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 41 (normal) | 44 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Engelwood Park | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Engelwood Elementary | Wedgefield |
| Middle | Roberto Clemente Middle | Wedgefield |
| High school | Colonial High | East River High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Engelwood Park is the lower entry point (median $331K vs $442K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Rocket City; Engelwood Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Rocket City (102 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Rocket City more expensive than Engelwood Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rocket City is $442,000 versus $331,000 in Engelwood Park, about 34% higher.
How far apart are Engelwood Park and Rocket City?
About 14 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Engelwood Park or Rocket City?
Rocket City: its homes were built 1963–2024 with a median year of 1996, versus a median of 1958 in Engelwood Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Rocket City. The typical home there is 2,042 sq ft of living area, versus 1,272 sq ft in Engelwood Park.
Which has appreciated more, Engelwood Park or Rocket City?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 192% in Engelwood Park and 103% in Rocket City (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Engelwood Park and Rocket City?
Listings in Engelwood Park most often report Colonial High; listings in Rocket City report East River High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Engelwood Park homes, photos & schools · Rocket City homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.