The name Altamonte is Spanish meaning "high hill".
The median income for a household in the city was $41,578, and the median income for a family was $49,082. Males had a median income of $34,413 versus $28,897 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,216. About 5.6% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The city of Altamonte Springs' public schools are a part of Seminole County Public Schools. Altamonte Springs is served by 6 public elementary schools (K–5), 3 public middle schools (6–8), and 2 public high schools (9–12). The city of Altamonte Springs is also home to a branch of Seminole State College of Florida. Additionally, Altamonte Springs boasts 10 percent more college graduates per capita than the Florida average, and is just a few miles away from the University of Central Florida and Rollins College.
Cranes Roost Park and Uptown Altamonte
An outdoor town center was recently opened named 'Uptown Altamonte' which marks the central business district of the city. Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte features a choreographed water fountain show that entertains people of all ages. The spectacular music, light and water show features classical, swing and contemporary music in a 20 minute performance.
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