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Tavares, FL

Tavares, FL.

Population: 25,042 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tavares, FL is $312,096 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,490 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,095/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,096

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,096
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+91.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$326,613
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,490
Median list price
$357,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
131
For-sale inventory
208
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
151
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,095/mo
1-year rent change
-1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,320/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL, TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL, TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION, LAKE COUNTY ACER PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, hurricane, tornado, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Zellwood Ground Water Contamination (7.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
337
Days with Moderate air quality
27
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,494
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,832

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Orlando North Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,794 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
17.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,164
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
102,458
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,806

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TavaresState medianUS median
Median home value$312,096$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$347,490$359,990$325,000
Median days on market82 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,095/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,164$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tavares, FL?
$312,096.
What is the median sale price in Tavares, FL?
$347,490.
How long do homes take to sell in Tavares, FL?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Tavares, FL?
Typical rent: $2,095/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tavares, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, hurricane, tornado, heatWave.
Is Tavares, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Tavares, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tavares, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tavares, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tavares, FL?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tavares, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tavares, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tavares, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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