The Town FilesAstor, Florida
Community in Lake County · population 1,759 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,000
- Household income
- $56,979
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 59.6
Astor is a community of 1,759 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $116,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 96% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Florida towns.
How Astor 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 Astor is worth $116,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $56,979, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 89.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Astor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,979 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 89.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.4% | — |
Who lives in Astor
| People | Astor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 17.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 41.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Astor
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 44.6°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Astor since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 13, 2001 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 20, 2012.
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 Astor itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Astor
- Pierson, FL7.1 mi · 1,542 people · home $287,500
- De Leon Springs, FL11.5 mi · 2,619 people · home $298,000
- Lake Kathryn, FL11.8 mi · 990 people · home $80,700
- Seville, FL12.3 mi · 580 people · home $418,300
- Paisley, FL12.8 mi · 980 people · home $206,400
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL13.7 mi · 992 people · home $138,800
- West DeLand, FL15.8 mi · 3,908 people · home $273,500
- North DeLand, FL16.4 mi · 1,510 people · home $235,200
Astor questions
Is Astor, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Astor scores better for retirees than 30% of Florida towns and quieter than 96%. 35.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.6).
How much does a house cost in Astor?
The median owner-occupied home in Astor is valued at $116,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,979, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in Astor?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 44.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Astor get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Astor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 13, 2001. 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)