At a Glance
Median Income
$69,931
$40,059 per capita
Home Value
$316,100
Zillow: $387,766
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.7% smoking rate
How Mount Dora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Dora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Dora a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Dora residents earn a median household income of $69,931 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,059. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Dora is $316,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,766. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
37.5% of adults in Mount Dora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Dora has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,812
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,904/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,931
Per Capita$40,059
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A
Home Value$316,100
Rent$1,500
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$387,766
Housing Units8,021
Rent Burden38.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation170 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Mount Dora was founded in 1883.
The median home in Mount Dora was built in 1993.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.