Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Groveland grades C overall, 344th of 634 graded towns in Florida, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $367K, 4.7 years of the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $100K. Groveland’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both the Florida town median (27 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Edge House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 73% of U.S. towns.
Where Groveland beats most towns.
8,729 counted in 2010 and 18,505 in 2020; an estimated 25,526 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 38% since 2020, after 112% 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 Groveland is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 470 in 1930, 18,505 in 2020. The archive holds 22 old photos and papers going back to 2002 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Groveland, 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 Groveland.
Groveland has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values still below their peak and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
The average commute for its 8,855 working residents takes 35 minutes, against 28 across Florida. Jobs based here grew from 2,445 in 2013 to 6,493.
Most working residents leave Groveland for work: only 5% work in town. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Groveland. Jobs based in Groveland grew to 6,493 in 2023, 4,048 more than in 2013.
| Groveland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $100,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 16% | 14% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Lake school district. Two of its 9 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is South Lake High School, with 2,137 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 985 | B− |
| South Lake High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,137 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
8.9 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Lake David Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
| 3. Jimmy Thomas Memorial Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The Clermont 9 S weather station, 14 miles away, records that about 113 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 47.7°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.6°.
Groveland has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Groveland is 48°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
| Groveland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 48°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Groveland.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Against the 8,566 U.S. towns with household incomes like Groveland’s, it is less healthy than 58%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Groveland beats the Florida average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 17% of Groveland adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Groveland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 8.1% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Groveland | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.1% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Florida average. Groveland has grown 38% since 2020, to 25,526 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
| Groveland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 31% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
54% women, 46% men
About 84 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.4 points). Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 41.0, men 40.7.
| Groveland | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.6% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.9% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.4% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
The typical value, about $367K, is 9% below its August 2022 peak.
Groveland’s median rent is $1,732 a month. The typical Groveland home is worth about $367,000, down 3% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.
| Groveland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,732 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Groveland. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw23 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw25 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw23 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
26 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
2 within 15 miles of the center of Groveland
About 7 of every 100 Groveland residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
Where Groveland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Florida, United States
Groveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 18,505 at the 2020 census. It is located at the intersection of State Road 19 and State Road 33/50. Groveland is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Groveland is recognized as the first international Dark Sky Community in Florida, and in the Southeastern United States, by DarkSky International.
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3 towns share a border with Groveland.
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland | #344 | C | C− | — | B | B |
| Mascotte | #343 | C | C | — | B | B− |
| Leesburg | #526 | D | C+ | C− | B | C− |
| Clermont | #233 | C+ | D | — | B | B+ |
Groveland, Mascotte and Clermont report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Groveland with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Groveland grades C overall, better than 31% of U.S. towns and #344 of 634 in Florida. It grades B for health and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
2 notable people were born here, including Derrick Graham and Nick Waisome.
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