Lake County
Greater OrlandoFlorida
West of Orlando in Lake County, where Florida stops being flat: rolling terrain, a chain of lakes, and a large amount of newer suburban development.
Talk to DaniClermont is unusual for the region because of its elevation. The hills, the lakes and the historic citrus landscape give it a different feel from the flat, planned areas closer to Orlando. Around the older core, large residential communities have been built over the past decades, and construction continues along the main corridors.
In Lake County, west of Orange County, along SR-50 and near Florida's Turnpike. It sits at the western edge of the metro's commuting range: closer to open land than to downtown Orlando.
Outdoor recreation is a large part of the local identity: the lakes, the trail network, cycling on the hills and the training facilities that draw endurance athletes. Everyday errands happen along the commercial corridors, and the historic downtown by Lake Minneola provides a smaller-scale centre.
New construction is a defining part of the area, delivered by multiple builders across different communities and phases. As in any expanding area, buying in an early phase means living near ongoing work, and the surroundings at closing are not the surroundings five years later.
Entirely car-based. SR-50 runs east-west, US-27 north-south, and Florida's Turnpike and SR-429 connect toward the rest of the metro. Trips toward Orlando depend heavily on which corridor you use and at what hour.
The area
Rolling hills above a chain of lakes, with a lighthouse tower marking the ridge.
Real life here
Hills and water set the routine: cycling and running on the South Lake Trail, weekends on Lake Minneola, and a small historic downtown for coffee and dinner. Commuting east into Orlando is part of the deal for many households.
Historic downtown Clermont holds the independent restaurants, breweries and cafés; the chains and supermarkets line SR-50 on the way out of town.
Hospitals, clinics and full retail are along SR-50 and US-27, so daily needs are covered without leaving the area.
Winter is the peak training and event season on the trail and lakes. Summer heat is real, and traffic on SR-50 is heaviest at commuting hours.
Around here
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Elementary school
680 E Highland Ave, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Italian restaurant
798 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Mexican restaurant
794 W Minneola Ave, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
1225 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
508 S Main Ave, Minneola, FL 34715, USA
Chef-driven pub born of a food truck with craft beer & local ingredients in the eats & cocktails.
200 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Seafood restaurant
846 W Osceola St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
This charming downtown area features historic houses & buildings, retail shops & restaurants.
670 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
2435 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
1754 FL-50, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Lakefront park offering a fishing pier, a paved walking trail, a playground & seasonal swimming.
330 3rd St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
WebsitePark
Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Park
features, S Lake Trail (Lake Apopka Trail), Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Services
100 3rd St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Easygoing hangout on Lake Minneloa featuring American eats, brews & scenic outdoor seating.
508 S Main Ave, Minneola, FL 34715, USA
Gym offering fitness equipment, classes & personal training, plus childcare & a women's only area.
1050 FL-50, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
This seasonal recreational activity for children has water jets & sprays with a modern design.
100 3rd St, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Old-school tower, built in 1956, offering 360-degree views from its 226 ft.-high observation deck.
141 N Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Member of a regional movie multiplex group with 16 stadium-style theaters & rocking chair loveseats.
2405 US-27, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Bowling alley
4 Westgate Plaza, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
This museum dedicated to U.S. Presidents & their families also has a miniature White House replica.
123 Hwy 27N, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Golf course
14601 Green Valley Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$399,999
median asking price (USD)
−1.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $372,259 in September 2021 to $399,999 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $372,259 in September 2021 and high of $449,400 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $372,259 |
| November 2021 | $376,698 |
| January 2022 | $399,000 |
| March 2022 | $394,600 |
| May 2022 | $432,488 |
| July 2022 | $433,690 |
| September 2022 | $406,555 |
| November 2022 | $402,009 |
| January 2023 | $399,700 |
| March 2023 | $408,581 |
| May 2023 | $404,303 |
| July 2023 | $425,000 |
| September 2023 | $420,000 |
| November 2023 | $415,000 |
| January 2024 | $410,750 |
| March 2024 | $420,000 |
| May 2024 | $422,500 |
| July 2024 | $420,000 |
| September 2024 | $415,749 |
| November 2024 | $409,900 |
| January 2025 | $407,000 |
| March 2025 | $410,000 |
| May 2025 | $416,900 |
| July 2025 | $409,987 |
| September 2025 | $407,450 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $399,900 |
| May 2026 | $400,000 |
| July 2026 | $402,950 |
| September 2026 | $399,999 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Lake County, FL
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$211
USD per square foot
−1.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $186 in September 2021 to $211 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $186 in September 2021 and high of $220 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $186 |
| November 2021 | $191 |
| January 2022 | $199 |
| March 2022 | $206 |
| May 2022 | $220 |
| July 2022 | $218 |
| September 2022 | $214 |
| November 2022 | $211 |
| January 2023 | $209 |
| March 2023 | $208 |
| May 2023 | $211 |
| July 2023 | $218 |
| September 2023 | $218 |
| November 2023 | $219 |
| January 2024 | $219 |
| March 2024 | $219 |
| May 2024 | $219 |
| July 2024 | $219 |
| September 2024 | $219 |
| November 2024 | $217 |
| January 2025 | $216 |
| March 2025 | $217 |
| May 2025 | $216 |
| July 2025 | $215 |
| September 2025 | $214 |
| November 2025 | $213 |
| January 2026 | $213 |
| March 2026 | $212 |
| May 2026 | $210 |
| July 2026 | $212 |
| September 2026 | $211 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Lake County, FL
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
2,513
active listings
+3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 750 in September 2021 to 2,513 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 480 in March 2022 and high of 2,520 in August 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 750 |
| November 2021 | 675 |
| January 2022 | 580 |
| March 2022 | 480 |
| May 2022 | 682 |
| July 2022 | 1,114 |
| September 2022 | 1,275 |
| November 2022 | 1,416 |
| January 2023 | 1,280 |
| March 2023 | 1,170 |
| May 2023 | 1,070 |
| July 2023 | 1,129 |
| September 2023 | 1,313 |
| November 2023 | 1,496 |
| January 2024 | 1,528 |
| March 2024 | 1,542 |
| May 2024 | 1,698 |
| July 2024 | 1,933 |
| September 2024 | 2,127 |
| November 2024 | 2,222 |
| January 2025 | 2,203 |
| March 2025 | 2,318 |
| May 2025 | 2,434 |
| July 2025 | 2,491 |
| September 2025 | 2,437 |
| November 2025 | 2,413 |
| January 2026 | 2,310 |
| March 2026 | 2,455 |
| May 2026 | 2,469 |
| July 2026 | 2,510 |
| September 2026 | 2,513 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Lake County, FL
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
688
new listings in the month
−3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 686 in September 2021 to 688 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 472 in December 2022 and high of 918 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 686 |
| November 2021 | 628 |
| January 2022 | 612 |
| March 2022 | 754 |
| May 2022 | 862 |
| July 2022 | 840 |
| September 2022 | 682 |
| November 2022 | 488 |
| January 2023 | 576 |
| March 2023 | 662 |
| May 2023 | 634 |
| July 2023 | 600 |
| September 2023 | 596 |
| November 2023 | 616 |
| January 2024 | 610 |
| March 2024 | 784 |
| May 2024 | 778 |
| July 2024 | 720 |
| September 2024 | 696 |
| November 2024 | 600 |
| January 2025 | 736 |
| March 2025 | 852 |
| May 2025 | 776 |
| July 2025 | 680 |
| September 2025 | 710 |
| November 2025 | 684 |
| January 2026 | 820 |
| March 2026 | 796 |
| May 2026 | 872 |
| July 2026 | 814 |
| September 2026 | 688 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Lake County, FL
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
74
days on market
−3.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 74 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 82 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 38 |
| November 2021 | 43 |
| January 2022 | 46 |
| March 2022 | 34 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 60 |
| January 2023 | 73 |
| March 2023 | 53 |
| May 2023 | 49 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 57 |
| September 2024 | 64 |
| November 2024 | 72 |
| January 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 64 |
| July 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| September 2026 | 74 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Lake County, FL
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.28%
annual rate
+0.94 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 01, 2026 · weekly average
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