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Clermont’s story
151 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1875Clermont is settled
ClermontFL
A town of 46,853, settled in 1875. A typical home worth about $429K.
3 bordering townsMap →
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Population
46,853
+49.7% since 2010
Typical home
$429K
−2.3% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
18,344
Balanced
What makes Clermont stand out
The 3 things Clermont does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Clermont has grown 49.7% since 2010
28,742 people in 2010; 46,853 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Clermont’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →84°
Clear
H 86° · L 65°
Local news
All →- 15 Years of Payroll Processing Expertise Serving Lake County, FLThe Courier-Journal · Sep 30
- Central Florida 9/11 remembrance events to mark 25 years since deadly attacksWESH · Sep 8
- Clermont named as one of country’s top ‘burnout belts’Mid Florida Newspapers · Sep 5
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clermont. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Clermont home is worth about $429K
The typical Clermont home is worth about $429,000, down 2.3% in a year, 14% above the Florida typical home.
$429KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clermont$429K
Florida$376K
Market temperature
43
days on market
98.7%
sale-to-list price
−2.3%
value change, 1 year
77
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Clermont’s public schools outperform 53% of Florida districts
The public schools Clermont’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia M. Cole Academy | PK–8 | 1,500 | Not graded |
| Imagine Schools at South Lake | K–8 | 1,064 | A+ |
| Lost Lake Elementary School | PK–5 | 997 | A− |
| Cypress Ridge Elementary School | PK–5 | 567 | A+ |
| South Lake Montessori School Private | PK–7 | 63 | |
| Dreamplex Therapeutic School Private | K–8 | 31 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduationAll 13 schools →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Clermont
Most working residents leave Clermont for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Orlando (15%), Lake Buena Vista (7%) and Tavares (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clermont11%
Orlando15%
Lake Buena Vista7%
Tavares4%
Winter Garden3%
20 mi
median commute distance
18,344
jobs based in Clermont
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Clermont beats the Florida average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Florida
6 better19 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Clermont | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.6% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 9.1% |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
70th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
2.6% of Clermont is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
#156for trails in FL
2.6%
conserved · 339 of 12,956 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
#276
most walkable in FL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Hiawatha Preserve | 0.9 mi | 167 |
| 2. Palatlakaha Recreation Area | 0.1 mi | 40 |
| 3. Hancock Recreation Area | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clermont has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 49°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter50–73°
Spring60–83°
Summer73–91°
Fall65–84°
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Clermont
Clermont's reported crime rate is close to Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 91 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clermont1.9
Florida2.8
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clermont16.4
Florida13.2
U.S.19.5
91
violent crimes reported in 2023
789
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
6
paid flood claims since 1998
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Clermont
City in Florida, United States
Clermont is the most populous city in Lake County, within the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 43,021 in 2020. It is about 22 miles (35 km) west of Orlando and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Leesburg. The city is largely residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and tourism-oriented restaurants and bars. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clermont is home to the 1956 Florida Citrus Tower, one of Florida's early landmarks.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1875
- Population
- 43,021
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- ZIP code
- 34711, 34712, 34713
- Area code
- 352
Clermont’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Clermont.
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