A town of 17,278, settled in 1883. A typical home worth about $388K.
The 3 things Mount Dora does most differently from other towns.
12,370 people in 2010; 17,278 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The typical Mount Dora home is worth about $388,000, down 1.4% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.
The public schools Mount Dora’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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Elementary School | PK–5 | 695 | C |
| Montessori at Roseborough Private | PK–8 | 94 | |
| Gateway Christian School Private | PK–8 | 68 | |
| MT. Dora Middle School | 6–8 | 845 | B− |
| MT. Dora High School | 9–12 | 1,500 | C+ |
| DBA Mount Dora Christian Academy Private | PK–12 | 791 |
Most working residents leave Mount Dora for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Tavares (10%), Orlando (9%) and Eustis (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Mount Dora beats the Florida average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Mount Dora | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.8% | 15.9% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.5% | 65.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 9.1% |
1.0 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wolf Branch Sink Preserve | — | 154 |
| 2. Lincoln Avenue Community Park | — | 25 |
| 3. Cauley Lott Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Mount Dora has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 48°, and snow is almost unheard of.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
5 places in Mount Dora on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Florida, United States
Mount Dora is a city in Lake County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, metropolitan statistical area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small-town southern charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City". As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 16,341.
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One town shares a border with Mount Dora.
