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Clermont grades C+ overall, 233rd of 634 graded towns in Florida, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $427K, 5.4 years of the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. It also does better than most on health: residents are healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. On hazard risk, just 25 of Florida’s 779 towns do better. Clermont’s January low is 49°F, near the Florida town median (51°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Clermont has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Clermont Woman's Club.
Where Clermont beats most towns.
28,742 counted in 2010 and 43,021 in 2020; an estimated 52,812 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 22.8% since 2020, after 49.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Clermont is from typical.
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Census counts: 496 in 1920, 43,021 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1889 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clermont. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw16 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw16 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
18 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a yearWalt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clermont, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Clermont.
Clermont carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of Florida (mostly inland flooding), has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and trades workers with Orlando and other neighbors.
14 miles of trail in 10 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Lake Hiawatha Preserve, at 167 acres. The trail density in Clermont is 0.7 miles per square mile.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 3% | 4.3% |
| 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-US
Its public schools are run by the Lake school district. Three of its 13 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia M. Cole AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 1,500 | – |
| Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 262 | A |
| Imagine Schools at South LakeTop results in townGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 1,064 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Clermont. Clermont beats the Florida average on 10 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Clermont.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Clermont | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.6% | 16.8% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 9.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The Clermont 9 S weather station, 5 miles away, records that about 113 days a year reach 90°, more than in 97% of U.S. towns. January nights average 48.5°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.8°.
Clermont has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Clermont’s July high is 92°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Clermont has about as many jobs (18,344) as working residents, but only 2,133 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 10,013 in 2013 to 18,344.
Most working residents leave Clermont for work: only 11% work in town. 21% of Clermont workers work from home. Jobs based in Clermont grew to 18,344 in 2023, 8,331 more than in 2013.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 21% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 5% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Clermont home is worth about $427,000, down 1.6% in a year, 14% above the Florida typical home.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,828 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 72% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
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.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 16.4 per 1,000 residents | 18.2 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 1.9 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.8 |
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 96% of Florida towns, with expected losses of about $158 per resident a year; that rating is what its B for hazard risk is built on.
Since 1998, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Clermont.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Florida average. Clermont has grown 23% since 2020, to 52,812 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
| Clermont | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 31% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
55% women, 45% men
About 83 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.8 points). Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 42.1, men 42.3.
| Clermont | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.6% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.1% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.4% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 21% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.9% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
None within 15 miles of Clermont; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Clermont residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
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.
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3 towns share a border with Clermont.
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | #233 | C+ | D | — | B | B+ |
| Minneola | #231 | C+ | D | — | B | B |
| Oakland | #61 | B+ | D | — | B− | A |
| Groveland | #344 | C | C− | — | B | B |
Clermont, Minneola, Oakland and Groveland report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Clermont with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Clermont grades C+ overall, better than 42% of U.S. towns and #233 of 634 in Florida. It grades B+ for health and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
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