Tavares, FL
Living in Tavares
Bikeability6
Walkability9
Commute55
Public Transit10
Affordability74
Public Safety54
Airports74
Hospitals28
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
51 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office30%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value-$900 (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$790Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tavares
United States45
Florida50
Orlando Metro Area56
Lake County38
Property Crime in Tavares
United States48
Florida57
Orlando Metro Area63
Lake County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 60 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tavares
Inland Flooding36
Tornado19
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tavares, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tavares, FL
Faith Lutheran School
2 miles, NE
Dba Mount Dora Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Gateway Christian School
3 miles, NE
Carlton Palms Educational Center
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Tavares, FL
Beacon College
11 miles, W
AdventHealth University
25 miles, SE
Rollins College
26 miles, SE
Full Sail University
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tavares, FL
Adventhealth Waterman
2 miles, NW
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
10 miles, W
Lifestream Behavioral Center
12 miles, W
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Tavares, FL
Orlando Sanford International Airport
28 miles, E
Orlando International Airport
35 miles, SE
Daytona Beach International Airport
47 miles, NE
Gainesville Regional Airport
71 miles, NW