Mascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,609, up from 5,101 in 2010. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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How Mascotte ranks

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#12Most new homes in FL #87Fastest growing in FL #156Highest graduation rate in FL All FL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code34753

Area code352

Living in Mascotte

Housing in Mascotte

$316K▼ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mascotte home is worth about $316,000, down 3.2% in a year, 16% below the Florida typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market38

Sale-to-list99.7%

Sold in May24

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Safety in Mascotte

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Mascotte's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Mascotte 3.7

Florida 2.8

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Mascotte 12.8

Florida 13.2

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Mascotte

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Most working residents leave Mascotte for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Orlando (12%), Clermont (9%) and Groveland (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Orlando

12%

Clermont

Groveland

Tavares

2%Work in townlive and work in Mascotte 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 612Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mascotte →

Health in Mascotte

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Florida

8better than FL·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits all close Care 6▼ 1 close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.5%Fewer adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · better 4.9%Fewer adults with heart diseaseFL 7.5% · better 21.1%More uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · worse

Care nearby

Orlando Health South Lake HospitalClermont · 11.9 mi · ER

Community Health Center - Groveland Family, Pediatric & Dental CareGroveland · 3.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mascotte · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mascotte →

Natural hazards in Mascotte

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

2Does Mascotte flood?paid flood claims since 2004 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Mascotte MapMascotte vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mascotte →

Climate in Mascotte

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Mascotte has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.

72° / 49°Winter

83° / 59°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

84° / 64°Fall

How much snow does Mascotte get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 67% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Mascotte →

Schools in Mascotte

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Mascotte’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.

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DistrictLAKESchools2

Mascotte Charter School B-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 937 students The Academy at Lake Hills School- SouthHigh · Grades 6–12 · 32 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.