The Town FilesLady Lake, Florida
Town in Lake County · population 15,970 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,300
- Household income
- $46,074
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 66.9
Lady Lake is a town of 15,970 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $227,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 76% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 74% of Florida towns.
How Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake is worth $227,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $46,074, which is more affordable than 41% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,387 a month. 73.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lady Lake | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,387 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $46,074 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.8% | — |
Who lives in Lady Lake
| People | Lady Lake | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 54.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lady Lake
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 45.9°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lady Lake since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 2, 2007 about 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 30, 1996.
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 Lady Lake itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Lady Lake
2 public schools with 1,334 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE SCHOOL | PK-5 | 762 | 15.2 |
| STANTON-WEIRSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 572 | 17.3 |
Towns near Lady Lake
- The Villages, FL4.0 mi · 79,077 people · home $400,100
- Fruitland Park, FL4.9 mi · 8,325 people · home $382,400
- Wildwood, FL9.1 mi · 15,730 people · home $451,600
- Belleview, FL12.3 mi · 5,413 people · home $210,200
- Leesburg, FL14.1 mi · 27,000 people · home $228,600
- Silver Springs Shores, FL14.2 mi · 24,846 people · home $201,300
- Lake Panasoffkee, FL14.8 mi · 4,072 people · home $153,000
- Tavares, FL15.1 mi · 19,003 people · home $254,500
Lady Lake questions
Is Lady Lake, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lady Lake scores better for retirees than 74% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 54.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 66.9).
How much does a house cost in Lady Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Lady Lake is valued at $227,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,074, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,387 a month.
What is the weather like in Lady Lake?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 45.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lady Lake get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lady Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007. 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)