The Town FilesClermont, Florida
City in Lake County · population 43,021 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $418,400
- Household income
- $82,306
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 42.2
Clermont is a city of 43,021 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $418,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 78% of Florida towns, more upscale than 73% of Florida towns, better for families than 72% of Florida towns.
How Clermont ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clermont is worth $418,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $82,306, which is more affordable than 36% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,828 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clermont | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,828 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $82,306 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Clermont
| People | Clermont | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.8% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Clermont
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 49.0°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clermont since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 22, 1998 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 77 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 117,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,106 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Clermont itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Clermont
11 public schools with 11,814 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,757 | 22.8 |
| AURELIA M. COLE ACADEMY | PK-8 | 1,333 | 17.5 |
| EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,094 | 18.9 |
| WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,091 | 17.6 |
| LAKE POINTE ACADEMY | PK-8 | 1,066 | 17.2 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE (charter) | K-8 | 1,061 | 15.8 |
| LOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,060 | 16.1 |
| SAWGRASS BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 771 | 15.4 |
| PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 733 | 15.9 |
| CYPRESS RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 580 | 16.1 |
| PINECREST LAKES MIDDLE/HIGH ACADEMY (charter) | 6-12 | 268 | 53.6 |
Towns near Clermont
- Minneola, FL5.4 mi · 13,843 people · home $420,800
- Oakland, FL5.6 mi · 3,516 people · home $557,500
- Winter Garden, FL7.8 mi · 46,964 people · home $476,000
- Horizon West, FL8.7 mi · 58,101 people · home $562,200
- Groveland, FL9.5 mi · 18,505 people · home $365,800
- Lake Butler, FL10.8 mi · 18,851 people · home $930,500
- Ocoee, FL12.2 mi · 47,295 people · home $406,400
- Windermere, FL12.3 mi · 3,030 people · home $987,500
Clermont questions
Is Clermont, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clermont scores better for retirees than 56% of Florida towns and quieter than 40%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Clermont?
The median owner-occupied home in Clermont is valued at $418,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,306, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,828 a month.
What is the weather like in Clermont?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 49.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Clermont get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clermont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 22, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)