About Paisley
Set in the central part of Florida, Paisley is a small unincorporated community.
Paisley holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.13 square miles.
📰 Paisley News Today
- Mom jailed, boyfriend charged in death of 3-year-old Florida girl FOX 35 Orlando · Mar 5
- Paisley, Florida: Small Town Roots of Walt Disney Florida Back Roads Travel · Feb 13
- Laura "Jean" Abbott Obituary (2026) - Paisley, FL - Maraman-Billings Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Feb 10
- No serious injuries in Paisley crashes Monday Inside Lake · Mar 23
- Community demands justice after death of 3-year-old in Marion County WCJB · Feb 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paisley Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paisley
- W.T. Bland Dining Hall
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tipisa Lodge OA Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paisley
- Clearwater Recreation Area reviews ★
- Ellis Acres Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Holman Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Lake Norris Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Paisley Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Paisley
- HOPE FOREST ACADEMY
- SPRING CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area3.13 sq mi
Coordinates28.9793, -81.5322