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Tavares, Florida

city · Lake County

At a glance

20,463
Population
$254,500
Median home value (all homes)
16% below U.S. median
$311,089
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,496/mo
Median rent
11% above U.S. median
$58,886
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
30.6 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
41.01%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost11% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates89.6%
College graduates25.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Tavares Economic Development
The City of Tavares' Economic Development Department provides incentives for new and existing businesses and offers services for business placement, retention, expansion, and recruitment. It implements programs to improve workforce and to help businesses grow and stimulate the local economy.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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