Lake CR 33 @ FL 50, 2010
Mascotte’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 260 in 1930, 6,609 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
- 1886Mascotte is settled
Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
10,150
2025 Census estimate · +53.6% since 2020
Typical home
$314K
−3% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
29.8
years
Jobs based here
612
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#343 of 634 in FL
Is Mascotte a good place to live?
Mascotte grades C overall, 343rd of 634 graded towns in Florida, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $314K for a typical one and 4 times the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $84K. 4.7% of residents are 65 or older in Mascotte, where Florida’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. On hazard risk, just 42 of Florida’s 779 towns do better. Mascotte's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns.
A growing town
Mascotte has grown 99% since 2010
5,101 counted in 2010 and 6,609 in 2020; an estimated 10,150 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 53.6% since 2020, after 29.6% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mascotte grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Mascotte is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 2.5% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →HealthOrlando Health South Lake Hospital 11.9 miles awayB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life1.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market38 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 29.8; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mascotte: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mascotte, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMascotte Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% 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 codes34753, 3473634753 99% · 34736 1%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 Mascotte.
Mascotte has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values still below their peak and has less cancer than most of Florida.
SchoolsB
Public schools in Mascotte beat 55% of Florida districts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascotte Charter SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 937 | B− |
| The Academy at Lake Hills School- SouthLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 32 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of Mascotte
Mascotte has 612 jobs for its 3,178 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Mascotte for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Mascotte is 34 minutes. Since 2013, Mascotte has added 323 jobs, to 612 in 2023.
2%work in town
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Mascotte2%
Orlando12%
Clermont9%
Groveland7%
Tavares6%
27 mi
median commute distance
612
jobs based in Mascotte
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 18% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Mascotte
The Clermont 9 S weather station, 15 miles away, records that about 113 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 47.3°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.6°.
Mascotte has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Mascotte’s January low is 47°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 47°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter49–72°
Spring59–83°
Summer72–91°
Fall64–84°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
For cost of living, Mascotte earns a C
The typical value, about $314K, is 8% below its August 2024 peak.
The typical Mascotte home is worth about $314,000, down 3% in a year, 16% below the Florida typical home.
$314KZillow home value
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,529 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Mascotte$314K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
38
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
−3%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Mascotte
Mascotte's reported crime rate is close to Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 32 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 3.7 per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 12.8 per 1,000 residents | 18.2 | 13.1 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mascotte3.7
Florida2.8
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mascotte12.8
Florida13.2
U.S.19.5
32
violent crimes reported in 2023
111
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
#415for trails in FL
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.2%
conserved · 20 of 12,321 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Mascotte ranks healthier than 52% of the country’s towns
Its widest gap with Florida is cancer: 5.5% of its 4,645 adults have had cancer, against 9.1% statewide.
Mascotte beats the Florida average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 21% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Mascotte.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Mascotte | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 8.1% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 79% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Florida
8 better13 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Mascotte | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.9% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 19.1% | 13.9% |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
11.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
45th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Mascotte faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 2004, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mascotte.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 2004
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 93 attractions →Walt Disney World Resort and 52 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mascotte. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw28 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw30 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw28 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
30 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Walt 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
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mascotte
20pages on Mascotte
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 55% of FL districts · 2 schoolsSafety3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthB−Better than FL on 8 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$314K typical home · down 3% in a yearWork & commuteB+$84K median household income · 612 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mascotte
About 2 of every 100 Mascotte residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Mascotte for work
Where Mascotte’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
612jobs based in Mascotte
2%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mascotte
City in Florida, United States
Mascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,609, up from 5,101 in 2010. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 135 ft
- ZIP code
- 34753
- Area code
- 352
Mascotte’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Mascotte.
GrovelandMascotte
How the neighbors grade
Mascotte and Groveland report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Mascotte with a neighbor →
Questions about Mascotte
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mascotte, FL a good place to live?
Mascotte grades C overall, better than 32% of U.S. towns and #343 of 634 in Florida. It grades B− for health and B for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Mascotte, FL expensive?
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.