Bench OS000023, Simpson Rd South of Fortune Rd

-Osceola county Bench OS000023- This bus stop bench is located on the southbound side of Simpson Road just south of Fortune Road in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34744).

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Southbound Simpson Road just south of the Boggy Creek/ Fortune Road Intersection.

This bus stop bench is located on the southbound side of Simpson Road just south of Fortune Road in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34744). This is a growing suburban commercial/residential corridor in southern Kissimmee, where Simpson Road serves as a key north-south connector linking neighborhoods to Fortune Road, US-441/Orange Blossom Trail, and areas south. The bench faces southbound traffic heading toward local residential streets, apartments, and further south. It benefits from visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and shoppers/residents near the busy Fortune Road intersection, which includes big-box retail, supermarkets, fast food, and services. The area features strip malls, grocery anchors, auto services, apartments, churches, and ponds/wetlands, with ongoing county improvements adding construction-related traffic. It’s a practical, family-oriented zone with commuter and shopper flow, about 10-15 miles south of downtown Orlando.

Nearest Businesses

The intersection of Simpson Rd & Fortune Rd is a commercial node with supermarkets, pharmacies, dining, and services. Key ones within ~1-mile radius:

  • Unidos Supermarket
  • Key Food Supermarket 
  • Walgreens
  • Casa Fer 
  • Protein Factory
  • Flora Family Vet
  • Acorn Mini Storage 
  • Villas at Fortune Place 
  • Other: Small plazas with services, church, and local spots on Simpson Rd.

This spot supports everyday essentials with steady local/shopper traffic.

Traffic Counts

Segment AADT Year
Simpson Road near Fortune Rd intersection 25,000–35,000 2025
Simpson Road broader segments 30,000–40,000 2025
Nearby Fortune Rd connectors 35,000–45,000 2025

Daily Impressions Potential: 25,000–35,000 vehicles daily, generating thousands of views (driver/passenger sightlines, bus dwell time, repeats. Southbound targets local residential and commuters to the Florida Turnpike.

Trends: Growing volumes from residential/commercial expansion and Simpson Road improvements; occasional congestion at Fortune Rd intersection; local/residential mix with some trucks. Peaks during rush hours and weekends.

Demographics (ZIP 34744 – Immediate Area)

Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:

  • Population: ~66,582 (2024 est.); projected ~70,986 for 2026 (density ~1,948 people per sq. mile).
  • Age: Median ~38.0 years (strong families/working adults: high under-18 and 25–44 groups).
  • Gender: ~51% male, ~49% female.
  • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino ~61–65% (predominantly Puerto Rican, Colombian, Dominican—dominant group); White (non-Hispanic) ~20–36%; Black/African American ~8%; Asian ~4%; two or more/other ~3–4%.
  • Income and Economy: Median household income ~$74,537; median individual ~$35,000. Poverty rate ~11–12.5%. Top industries: retail, tourism/hospitality, healthcare, construction. Unemployment ~3–4.6%; many commute north to Orlando (30–35 min average).
  • Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.5; median home value ~$326,000–$356,000; median rent ~$1,400+/month. ~47% married/family households.
  • Education: ~26–30% with college degree or higher.

Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with strong Hispanic influence (Spanish widely spoken). Residents shop at nearby supermarkets/pharmacies and use local services—ideal for grocery, health, home, or community ads.

This southbound bench just south of Fortune Rd on Simpson Road offers solid local exposure in a commercial/residential corridor—perfect for retail, food, pharmacy, auto, or family messaging!