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About
Life in Mount Dora
If you're thinking about moving to Mount Dora, understand that you're choosing a genuinely small town—16,800 people—that happens to sit in the Orlando metro area, not a suburb masquerading as one. The downtown revolves around antique shops and lakefront views, and yes, festivals happen frequently, but what actually shapes daily life here is a quiet, aging community where the median age hovers around 51 and nearly a third of residents are over 65. That's important context: this feels like a place where people settle down for the long term rather than a young professional hub.
Mount Dora at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+15.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Panama
Who lives in Mount Dora: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Dora, the largest foreign-born group is from Panama (26.1%), and 20.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
33.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Dora
In Mount Dora, home values are 6% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,491
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $387,027 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Mount Dora and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Mount Dora, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Mount Dora: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mount Dora is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mount Dora 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
Commute29.7 min avg
How Mount Dora residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Dora, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 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 49% 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 Mount Dora runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
202.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,141.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora, 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
Mount Dora is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Mount Dora, 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
Mount Dora is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Dora has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 44°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 74°F | 47°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 79°F | 50°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 83°F | 56°F | 2.67" |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 4.43" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 8.33" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.34" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 8.48" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.30" |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 2.04" |
| Dec | 73°F | 49°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Dora
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mount Dora's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Dora
Mount Dora's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Dora (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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Dora
Mount Dora has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
53 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mount Dora
W. T. Bland Public Library
1995 N Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Cities Near Mount Dora
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mount Dora?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mount Dora FAQ
Is Mount Dora, Florida affordable?⌄
Mount Dora's median rent is $1,722/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $74,537/year. Median home value is $381,900.
Is Mount Dora, Florida safe?⌄
Mount Dora's violent crime rate was 203 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 3142 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Dora, Florida?⌄
Lake County, which includes Mount Dora, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mount Dora, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Dora is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,722/month and median household income is $74,537/year. The median home value is $381,900. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Dora, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Mount Dora is 30 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