The Town FilesLake Mary, Florida
City in Seminole County · population 16,798 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $494,900
- Household income
- $109,173
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 43.8
Lake Mary is a city of 16,798 people in Seminole County, Florida. The median home is worth $494,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Florida towns, better transit than 86% of Florida towns.
How Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary is worth $494,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $109,173, which is more affordable than 52% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,120 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Mary | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $494,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,120 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $109,173 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Lake Mary
| People | Lake Mary | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.8% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lake Mary
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Mary since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1998 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 91 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 21, 2020.
Severe weather in Seminole County since 1996
Seminole County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 Seminole County
Seminole County had 213,221 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,449 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lake Mary itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Lake Mary
9 public schools with 7,625 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,684 | 20.6 |
| LAKE MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 965 | 16.6 |
| GREENWOOD LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 950 | 18.3 |
| MARKHAM WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 881 | 17.6 |
| HEATHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 744 | 15.8 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 688 | 13.8 |
| SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 537 | 18.5 |
| UCP SEMINOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (charter) | PK-2 | 140 | 9.3 |
| ENDEAVOR SCHOOL | K-12 | 36 | 4.0 |
Towns near Lake Mary
- Heathrow, FL2.7 mi · 6,806 people · home $598,600
- Longwood, FL4.1 mi · 15,087 people · home $354,300
- Sanford, FL4.1 mi · 61,051 people · home $309,300
- Winter Springs, FL6.2 mi · 38,342 people · home $378,700
- Casselberry, FL6.8 mi · 28,794 people · home $299,200
- Wekiwa Springs, FL6.9 mi · 23,428 people · home $453,600
- Fern Park, FL7.7 mi · 8,205 people · home $346,900
- Altamonte Springs, FL7.7 mi · 46,231 people · home $293,000
Lake Mary questions
Is Lake Mary, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Mary scores better for retirees than 68% of Florida towns and quieter than 32%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Lake Mary?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Mary is valued at $494,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,173, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $2,120 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Mary?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lake Mary get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Mary since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 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)