City

Tavares, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Florida

👥25,099Population
💰$61,815Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$241,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 14%Black: 7.7%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic14.0%
Black7.7%
Asian2.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma215 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,988 (27.9%)
Some College2,865 (16%)
Associates2,535 (14.2%)
Bachelors2,492 (14%)
Graduate Degree4,765 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 16%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,815 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$241,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,384/mo
Total Housing Units12,720
Vacant Units1,590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Tavares, FL

Tavares is a city in Florida, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,099 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Tavares is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,815 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tavares is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,384 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tavares is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.92%).

Tavares, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Tavares
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32778 25,099 $61,815 $241,500 $1,384 3.6% 40.6% 78.1%