The Town FilesMinneola, Florida
City in Lake County · population 13,843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $420,800
- Household income
- $110,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.4
Minneola is a city of 13,843 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $420,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 94% of Florida towns.
How Minneola 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 Minneola is worth $420,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $110,902, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,073 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minneola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $420,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,073 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $110,902 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Minneola
| People | Minneola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Minneola
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
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minneola since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 22, 1998 about 8.3 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 June 1, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 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 Minneola itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Minneola
4 public schools with 6,406 students, about 20.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,281 | 24.8 |
| MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | PK-8 | 1,735 | 16.2 |
| GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,335 | 18.3 |
| PINECREST LAKES ACADEMY (charter) | PK-8 | 1,055 | 23.4 |
Towns near Minneola
- Groveland, FL5.1 mi · 18,505 people · home $365,800
- Clermont, FL5.4 mi · 43,021 people · home $418,400
- Oakland, FL6.6 mi · 3,516 people · home $557,500
- Winter Garden, FL9.1 mi · 46,964 people · home $476,000
- Mascotte, FL10.7 mi · 6,609 people · home $304,300
- Tavares, FL11.4 mi · 19,003 people · home $254,500
- Ocoee, FL12.0 mi · 47,295 people · home $406,400
- Tangerine, FL12.2 mi · 3,237 people · home $435,200
Minneola questions
Is Minneola, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minneola scores better for retirees than 37% of Florida towns and quieter than 41%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Minneola?
The median owner-occupied home in Minneola is valued at $420,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,902, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,073 a month.
What is the weather like in Minneola?
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 Minneola get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minneola 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)