Clermont, FL Real Estate
Known as the “Gem of the hills” Clermont is an area with hilly terrain and many pristine lakes and canals. Clermont's is located between Lakes Minneola and Minnehaha, makes it an ideal oasis for fisherman and boaters alike. There are many different choices of real estate when in Clermont including single family homes, investment and vacation homes and lakefront estates. The area consists of 15 chain of lakes, each connected by the Palatakaha River which is one of the few rivers that actually flows North to the St Johns river and out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Once a thriving citrus producing area Clermont's population has soared in recent years as orange groves are converted into subdivisions. Development has prospered in Clermont especially with the vast amount of new homes and subdivisions. Economic growth has also surged in Clermont which has attracted many big box retail names like Kohl's, K-Mart, Target and Wal-Mart as many smaller businesses. Even with the vast amount of economic growth has not affected Clermont's quality of life as the South Lake Economic Development Council is committed to maintaining Clermont's relaxed, rural environment.
Clermont's proximity to Walt Disney World has made the area an idea place for not only residents but vacation goers. The vacation home rental industry in Clermont has flourished in recent years attracting many investors to the area.
Clermont, FL Community Data
Population (year 2000): 9,333.
Estimated population in July 2005: 11,617 (+24.5% change)
County: Lake County
Zip codes: 34711
Median resident age: 44.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2005: $42,300
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $168,400
Statistics for population in Clermont - (25 years and Older)
High school or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Unemployed: 2.8%
Mean travel time to work: 29.0 minutes
City Link: http://clermont.govoffice.com/
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