Tavares, Florida
Quick Statistics
Tavares is a community in Lake County, Florida, home to about 20,463 people spread across 12.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,750 a year, and a typical home is worth about $254,500. About 38.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 47 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Tavares ranks number 202 of 955 in population, number 661 in median household income, number 619 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Tavares typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Astatula, FL | 4.3 mi. | 2,559 |
| 2. | Yalaha, FL | 4.3 mi. | 1,404 |
| 3. | Howey-in-the-Hills, FL | 4.6 mi. | 2,153 |
| 4. | Silver Lake, FL | 5.3 mi. | 2,350 |
| 5. | Tangerine, FL | 7.2 mi. | 4,326 |
| 6. | Eustis, FL | 7.9 mi. | 24,119 |
| 7. | Lisbon, FL | 8.1 mi. | 100 |
| 8. | Mount Dora, FL | 8.1 mi. | 17,278 |
What is the population of Tavares, Florida?
Tavares has a population of about 20,463 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Tavares, Florida in?
Tavares is located in Lake County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Tavares, Florida?
The median home value in Tavares is about $254,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Tavares, Florida?
The median personal income in Tavares is about $34,750 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Tavares, Florida?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded in Lake County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Tavares, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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