Road photo from July 20, 2003 426, 2003
Lady Lake’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 233 in 1930, 15,970 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
- 1883Lady Lake is settled
Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
17,496
2025 Census estimate · +9.3% since 2020
Typical home
$329K
−1.6% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
66.9
years
Jobs based here
8,476
A job hub
TownGrade
C−
#423 of 634 in FL
Is Lady Lake a good place to live?
Lady Lake is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C− overall, 423rd of 634 graded towns in Florida, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 55% of the state's. Expect to pay for it: homes are expensive, about $329K for a typical one and 4.2 times the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. 55% of residents are 65 or older in Lady Lake, against 20% in Florida’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Lady Lake is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 71% of U.S. towns.
WeakestC−Jobs & income
What makes Lady Lake stand out
Where Lady Lake beats most towns.
A growing town
Lady Lake has grown 25% since 2010
13,926 counted in 2010 and 15,970 in 2020; an estimated 17,496 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 9.3% since 2020, after 14.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Lady Lake grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Lady Lake is from typical.
Jobs & income$46K median household incomeC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 6.6% of households have no carB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →HealthLess healthy than 54% of U.S. towns; The Villages Regional Hospital 2.6 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life4.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market54 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 66.9; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lady Lake: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lady Lake, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLady Lake Central - Wps 1,2,3 water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLake Supervisor of ElectionsLake County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code3215932159 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lady Lake.
Lady Lake draws workers from The Villages and beyond, has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than towns with similar incomes.
SchoolsB
Lady Lake earns a B for schools
Its public schools are run by the Lake school district. Its two schools are below.
55%of FL districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 740 | A− |
| Heritage Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–10 | Grades 1–10 | 30 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most working residents commute out of Lady Lake
8,476 jobs are based in Lady Lake, 1.7 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 18.1 minutes, against 28 across Florida.
Most working residents leave Lady Lake for work: only 9% work in town. The average trip to work in Lady Lake is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Lady Lake grew to 8,476 in 2023, 1,267 more than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Lady Lake | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Lady Lake9%
The Villages8%
Wildwood7%
Leesburg7%
Orlando5%
33 mi
median commute distance
8,476
jobs based in Lady Lake
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC
Lady Lake has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
4.7 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
#228for trails in FL
| Lady Lake | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.9%
conserved · 56 of 6,155 acres
4.7 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Lady Lake, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Lisbon weather station, 10 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 327 days, longer than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 46.2°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.7°.
Lady Lake has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Lady Lake’s January low is 46°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Lady Lake | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 46°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter48–72°
Spring58–83°
Summer72–91°
Fall63–83°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
Lady Lake earns a C for cost of living
The typical Lady Lake home is worth about $329,000, down 1.6% in a year, 12% below the Florida typical home.
$329KZillow home value
| Lady Lake | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,387 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Lady Lake$329K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
54
days on market
98.2%
sale-to-list price
−1.6%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Lady Lake
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2017, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lady Lake.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 2017
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
More of Lady Lake’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
Against the 4,374 U.S. towns with household incomes like Lady Lake’s, it is healthier than 89%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
50% of Lady Lake adults have high blood pressure. Lady Lake beats the Florida average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 16% of Lady Lake adults have been diagnosed with depression.
46%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Lady Lake | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.4% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 79% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Florida
13 better9 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Lady Lake | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5% | 8.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 17.8% | 9.1% |
The Villages Regional Hospital
2.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
41st
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Sugarloaf Mountain and 20 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lady Lake. Close and well known come first.
22 mi MountainSugarloaf Mountain
19 mi National forestOcala National Forest
22 mi Zoo & aquariumSilver Springs
27 mi LookoutFlorida Citrus Tower
36 mi State parkBlue Spring State Park
38 mi Zoo & aquariumCentral Florida Zoo and Botanical GardensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Sugarloaf Mountain: Lithium6ion at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Ocala National Forest: Sandra Friend, Public domain · Silver Springs: NeilEvans, Public domain · Florida Citrus Tower: The shyguy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blue Spring State Park: Rizka, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens: Zrowny, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lady Lake
18pages on Lady Lake
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Lady Lake
Beacon CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Leesburg8.3 mi$51,680 tuitionLake-Sumter State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Leesburg10.3 mi$3,292 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lady Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A job hub
Every workday, about 8,034 people come to Lady Lake for work
Where Lady Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8,476jobs based in Lady Lake
9%of working residents work in town
33 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lady Lake
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Lady Lake is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Area history is exhibited at the Lady Lake Historical Society Museum. The population was 15,970 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- ZIP code
- 32158, 32159
- Area code
- 352
Lady Lake’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Lady Lake.
Fruitland ParkLady Lake
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Lake | #423 | C− | C | — | B | B− |
| Fruitland Park | #352 | C | C− | — | B | B− |
Lady Lake and Fruitland Park report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Lady Lake with a neighbor →
Questions about Lady Lake
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lady Lake, FL a good place to live?
Lady Lake grades C− overall, better than 24% of U.S. towns and #423 of 634 in Florida. It grades B− for health and B for schools. Jobs & income is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Lady Lake, FL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.