What Is It Like to Live in Dr. Phillips? Homes, Costs and Amenities (2026)
Quick answer
As of October 2026, Dr. Phillips is an established area in southwest Orange County near Sand Lake Road’s Restaurant Row. Census data puts its median owner-occupied home value at $529,900 and median owner costs at $2,789 a month with a mortgage. Nearby parks include a 43-acre county park.
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population, 2020 Census (Doctor Phillips CDP) | 12,328 (10,981 in 2010) |
| Median owner-occupied home value, 2020-2024 | $529,900 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2020-2024 | 67.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs with a mortgage | $2,789 |
| Median monthly owner costs without a mortgage | $1,022 |
| Median gross rent, 2020-2024 | $2,393 |
| Households, 2020-2024 | 5,320 (2.41 persons each) |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 minutes |
| Dr. P. Phillips Community Park | 43 acres |
| Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road | About 1 mile, more than two dozen restaurants and bars |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Doctor Phillips CDP, Florida (2020 Census and 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates; checked Oct 30, 2026); Orange County Parks and Recreation, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park; Visit Orlando, Restaurant Row press kit (both checked Oct 30, 2026).
What does a home in Dr. Phillips cost?
Census 2020-2024 estimates put the median owner-occupied home value in the Doctor Phillips census-designated place at $529,900.
That is a five-year survey of owner estimates, not a current sale price. Current sold prices, price per square foot and days on market by neighborhood need a hand-pulled report. For how that compares with other Orlando areas, see what a $1 million home buys in 6 areas.
What are the monthly costs of owning there?
Median monthly owner costs are $2,789 with a mortgage and $1,022 without one, according to Census 2020-2024 estimates. Median gross rent is $2,393.
Those figures include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance and utilities. HOA dues vary by neighborhood, so ask for the association’s budget and resale disclosure on any home you are considering.
What parks and outdoor spaces are nearby?
Orange County’s 43-acre Dr. P. Phillips Community Park on Big Sand Lake is the main public park, and the City of Orlando’s 183-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake is a short drive north.
- Dr. P. Phillips Community Park (8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.): baseball, basketball and soccer, sand volleyball, a playground and splash playground, rental pavilions, a dog park and the 0.6-mile LongHorn Steakhouse Loop trail.
- Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (3401 S. Hiawassee Road): trails, a fishing pier, disc golf, cabins, camping and boat rentals, with a $5 daily car entry fee or an annual membership.
What dining and everyday amenities are close by?
Restaurant Row is a 1-mile stretch of Sand Lake Road with more than two dozen restaurants and cocktail bars, according to Visit Orlando.
The Orange County Library System’s Southwest Branch is at 7255 Della Drive, off Dr. Phillips Boulevard, with weekly story programs, classes and public computers. For what is planned next in the area, see our Dr. Phillips growth guide.
What are the pros and cons?
Pros: established neighborhoods, lakes and parks, a concentrated dining district and a 24.2-minute mean commute. Cons: higher home values and owner costs than the county overall, and busy roads near Sand Lake Road.
Census estimates show the area’s median home value above Orange County’s, and the dining district draws traffic from the nearby convention and attractions corridor. Check the drive to work at rush hour and the HOA documents before you make an offer.
Comparing Dr. Phillips with other areas? Call or text the Jared Jones Team, Brokered by eXp Realty, at 407-706-5000 or visit jaredjones.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Dr. Phillips?
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in the Doctor Phillips census-designated place at $529,900. These are owner estimates averaged over five years, not recent sale prices. For current sold prices by neighborhood, ask the Jared Jones Team for a hand-pulled report.
What does it cost each month to own a home in Dr. Phillips?
Census 2020-2024 estimates put median monthly owner costs in the Doctor Phillips census-designated place at $2,789 for homes with a mortgage and $1,022 without one. Median gross rent is $2,393. Owner costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities, so get quotes for the specific home you are considering.
What parks are in or near Dr. Phillips?
Orange County’s Dr. P. Phillips Community Park covers 43 acres at 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. on Big Sand Lake, with ball fields, a splash playground, a dog park and a 0.6-mile trail loop. The City of Orlando’s 183-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, on South Hiawassee Road, adds disc golf, a fishing pier and trails.
What is Restaurant Row in Dr. Phillips?
Visit Orlando describes Restaurant Row as a 1-mile stretch of Sand Lake Road with more than two dozen restaurants and cocktail bars, including upscale and casual options. It sits a short drive from the Orange County Convention Center and the International Drive area, and many of its restaurants have private dining rooms.
Is there a public library in Dr. Phillips?
Yes. The Orange County Library System’s Southwest Branch is at 7255 Della Drive, off Dr. Phillips Boulevard north of Sand Lake Road. It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it offers weekly story programs, classes and public computers.
How many people live in Dr. Phillips?
The 2020 Census counted 12,328 people in the Doctor Phillips census-designated place, up from 10,981 in 2010. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates 5,320 households averaging 2.41 people each, with 67.1% of housing units owner-occupied and a mean commute of 24.2 minutes.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Doctor Phillips CDP, Florida (2020 Census, 2010 Census and 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates; checked Oct 30, 2026)
- PlainCities: ACS 2020-2024 county comparison (Orange County median home value $390,100; checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Orange County Parks and Recreation: Dr. P. Phillips Community Park (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Orange County: LongHorn Steakhouse Loop trail guide (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- City of Orlando: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Visit Orlando: Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Orange County Library System: Southwest Branch (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Jared Jones – Orlando Living (YouTube): Living in Dr. Phillips: Worth The Premium? (premiere Jul 30, 2026)