Description
Northbound Buenaventura Blvd. towards Walgreens and East Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee.
The bus stop shelter is located on the northbound side of Buenaventura Boulevard heading toward Walgreens and East Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34743). This is a moderate-traffic residential and commercial corridor along Buenaventura Blvd, a primary north-south local route serving families, residents, and commuters in the Buenaventura Lakes subdivision, with direct connections to Osceola Parkway (east-west arterial), Florida’s Turnpike, and US 192. The shelter has advertising sides facing both directions (northbound and southbound traffic), benefiting from strong visibility to drivers heading north toward Walgreens, Osceola Parkway intersection, quick-service dining, and denser retail zones, as well as southbound traffic toward residential neighborhoods and community areas. It gains additional exposure from LYNX bus riders, pedestrians, shoppers, and local residents. It’s a practical family-oriented, pharmacy/grocery, quick-service dining, and everyday convenience stretch in a densely populated suburban area with steady local resident, family, and commuter flow.
Nearest Businesses
- Walgreens
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
- LA Fitness
- KFC
- Checkers
- Pollo Tropical
- Subway
- El Tropico Restaurante
- Family Dollar
- Ross Dress for Less
- Various small retail, auto services, spas, and local eateries (fried chicken, seafood, Venezuelan food)
Other: Dense residential neighborhoods, apartments, single-family homes, and community spots; denser big-box retail and dining north/east toward Osceola Pkwy.
This spot supports pharmacy/grocery access, quick-service and fast-casual dining, fitness, discount retail, and everyday convenience with high local resident and family traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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Buenaventura Blvd near Osceola Pkwy / Walgreens area
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20,000–30,000
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2025
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Buenaventura Blvd broader segments in Buenaventura Lakes
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15,000–25,000
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2025
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Nearby connectors (e.g., Osceola Pkwy, Florida’s Turnpike)
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35,000–50,000
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2025
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Daily Impressions Potential: 20,000–30,000 vehicles daily (plus pedestrian, shopper, family, and bus rider exposure), generating tens of thousands of views. Dual-facing ads capture both northbound (toward Walgreens, Osceola Pkwy, retail) and southbound (toward residential neighborhoods) traffic.
Trends: Moderate volumes with growth from dense suburban residential development and commercial draw; congestion at intersections like Buenaventura Blvd & Osceola Pkwy; includes family vehicles, commuter traffic, and local service vehicles. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, evenings, and shopping periods.
Demographics (ZIP 34743 – Buenaventura Lakes Area, immediate vicinity)
Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:
- Population: ~40,000 (2024 est.); projected ~42,000+ for 2026 (density ~5,800 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
- Age: Median ~38–39 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
- Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino ~76% (growing Puerto Rican/other Latin influences); White (non-Hispanic) ~10%; Black/African American ~9%; Asian ~3%; two or more/other ~2%.
- Income and Economy: Median household income ~$59,000–$63,000; median individual ~$27,000–$31,000. Poverty rate ~12–15%. Top industries: tourism/hospitality, retail, construction, healthcare. Unemployment ~4–6%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (20–40 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.8; median home value ~$300,000–$350,000; median rent ~$1,500–$1,800/month. ~45–50% married/family households.
- Education: ~20–22% with college degree or higher.
Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with a mix of local residents and commuter influence (English dominant, Spanish common). Residents heavily use nearby pharmacies, fast food, fitness, discount retail, and community amenities—ideal for family, health/pharmacy, food, convenience, or bilingual messaging.
