How are homes heated in Heathrow, FL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heathrow, used by 93.7% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.3% (±4.4 points)
- Electricity
- 93.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Heathrow
| Fuel used most | Heathrow | Seminole County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% (±4.4 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 93.7% (±4.4 points) | 92.3% | 90.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Heathrow, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Seminole County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Heathrow, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Seminole County (92.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (90.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Heathrow
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | — | 93.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Lake Mary | 2.7 mi | 94.5% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longwood | 5.5 mi | 88.2% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Sanford | 5.8 mi | 95.2% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wekiwa Springs | 6.4 mi | 96.5% (±1.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeBary | 7.6 mi | 91.0% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altamonte Springs | 8.3 mi | 94.8% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midway (community, Seminole County) | 8.5 mi | 86.8% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casselberry | 8.6 mi | 87.3% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Longwood, FL (88.2%), Casselberry, FL (87.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Seminole County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Altamonte Springs | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Oviedo | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Black Hammock | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chuluota | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Forest City | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Geneva | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Heathrow | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Mary | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Longwood | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Midway (community, Seminole County) | 0.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sanford | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wekiwa Springs | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Winter Springs | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Seminole County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Heathrow is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Heathrow
What is the most common way to heat a home in Heathrow?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heathrow, used by 93.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Heathrow heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Heathrow use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Heathrow have electric heat?
93.7% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Heathrow heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Heathrow CDP, Florida (place:29320, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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