Lake County
- County in Florida
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Lake County
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- County in Florida
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 11 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade C
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$223,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,203
National
$1,163Sponsored Mortgage Options for Lake County
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Lake County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault240.4national 282.7
- Murder6national 6.1
- Rape33.2national 40.7
- Robbery103.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary591.4national 500.1
- Theft1,884.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft154national 284
Residents
Working in Lake County
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,013
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Lake County
- grade A minus
Lake Minneola High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 316 reviews
- grade A minus
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
- grade A minus
East Ridge High School
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 717 reviews
- grade A minus
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Lost Lake Elementary School
- Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Lake County
- grade A+
Montverde Academy
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 239 reviews
- grade A minus
Mount Dora Christian Academy
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 59 reviews
- grade B+
Real Life Christian Academy
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 61 reviews
- grade B
First Academy - Leesburg
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 57 reviews
- grade B
Liberty Christian Preparatory School
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 33 reviews
Top Places to Live in Lake County
Lake County Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 11 reviews
Such a great place in central Florida to grow up. Wonderful for families kids. Great parks, libraries, stores, and schools! Wonderful people too!
I've been a resident in Lake County for quite a few years now and it's been nothing but comfortable living. Coming from a big state like California, Lake County is a very small, and a nice place to live in. The community is very friendly and everyone knows everyone, so it's easy to accommodate and make friends. So far, Lake County hasn't given me any issues!
I love Lake County. People are friendly and you can always find something to do recreationally. Art and technology is becoming more and more of a main staple in this area. We have many entrepreneurs moving to this place and the inspiring creativity in the area is great. Some changes which need to happen for our county is a less complicated way for someone to come here and start a business. It is difficult in some cities in Lake County to get a place to develop a new business. In every place you live and go in this life it should be asked, "will this place give me every opportunity for success." Of course, some things our County has done an outstanding job in developing is its knack for creating great dining experiences. The Goblin Market in Lake County is an incredible place to eat, in fact it is know by many throughout the State and beyond. If you have not figured it out yet, please visit Lake County.