At a Glance
Median Income
$57,644
$37,707 per capita
Home Value
$225,500
Zillow: $308,902
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
243/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Tavares Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tavares's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tavares a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tavares residents earn a median household income of $57,644 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,707. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Tavares is $225,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,902. Median rent is $1,409/month, with 32.5% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Tavares reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 243/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Tavares hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tavares 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
Population19,738
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,644
Per Capita$37,707
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A
Home Value$225,500
Rent$1,409
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$308,902
Housing Units10,099
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property243/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation62 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Tavares was founded in 1880.
The median home in Tavares was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% 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.