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Eustis.
About
Life in Eustis
Eustis is a community of 23,567 people in Florida. The median household income is $65,373, median rent runs about $1,135 per month, and median home values are around $270,700. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Eustis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
13.7%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.7% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Eustis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eustis, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (21.6%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Eustis
In Eustis, rent runs 32% below the FL average, and home values are 25% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,902
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $334,607 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Eustis and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eustis is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
What Eustis Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute25.9 min avg
How Eustis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eustis, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Eustis runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
231
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,760.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Eustis Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Eustis, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Flash Flood | $2.8M |
| 2024 | 8 | Tropical Storm | $14.4M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,500 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.9M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2020 | 6 | Tornado | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Eustis, is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
17
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lake County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eustis has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
73
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 46°F | 2.81" |
| Feb | 70°F | 49°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 75°F | 53°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 81°F | 59°F | 2.64" |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 3.37" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 7.51" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.50" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 7.46" |
| Sep | 87°F | 71°F | 6.32" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 2.94" |
| Nov | 74°F | 54°F | 2.24" |
| Dec | 69°F | 49°F | 2.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eustis
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eustis's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Leesburg
Lifestream Behavioral Center
Psychiatric · 13.4 mi away · Leesburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eustis
Eustis's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eustis (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,177 students · in-state tuition $3,292 · 35% graduate · median earnings $44,593 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 506 students · in-state tuition $54,256 · 59% graduate · median earnings $28,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eustis
Eustis has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
56 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eustis
Eustis Memorial Library
120 North Center Street, Eustis
Cities Near Eustis
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eustis FAQ
Is Eustis, Florida affordable?⌄
Eustis's median rent is $1,135/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $65,373/year. Median home value is $270,700.
Is Eustis, Florida safe?⌄
Eustis's violent crime rate was 231 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eustis, Florida?⌄
Eustis has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eustis, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Eustis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,135/month and median household income is $65,373/year. The median home value is $270,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eustis, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Eustis is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from