The Town FilesGroveland, Florida
City in Lake County · population 18,505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $365,800
- Household income
- $100,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.8
Groveland is a city of 18,505 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $365,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 81% of Florida towns, easier by car than 80% of Florida towns.
How Groveland 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 Groveland is worth $365,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $100,226, which is more affordable than 80% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,732 a month. 87.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Groveland | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,732 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $100,226 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Groveland
| People | Groveland | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.1% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Groveland
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groveland since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1982 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 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 Groveland itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Groveland
3 public schools with 3,991 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,189 | 21.9 |
| GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,067 | 17.8 |
| GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 735 | 14.4 |
Towns near Groveland
- Minneola, FL5.1 mi · 13,843 people · home $420,800
- Mascotte, FL7.2 mi · 6,609 people · home $304,300
- Leesburg, FL8.1 mi · 27,000 people · home $228,600
- Tavares, FL8.6 mi · 19,003 people · home $254,500
- Clermont, FL9.5 mi · 43,021 people · home $418,400
- Oakland, FL11.7 mi · 3,516 people · home $557,500
- Tangerine, FL12.4 mi · 3,237 people · home $435,200
- Winter Garden, FL14.1 mi · 46,964 people · home $476,000
Groveland questions
Is Groveland, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Groveland scores better for retirees than 44% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Groveland?
The median owner-occupied home in Groveland is valued at $365,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,226, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,732 a month.
What is the weather like in Groveland?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Groveland get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groveland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1982. 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)