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Eustis, Florida

Introduction to Eustis, Florida

Eustis, Florida, in Lake county, is 25 miles W of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 78 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is located in the Orlando metropolitan area. Eustis has a population of 15,106.

Eustis History

The city was named after General Abraham Eustis, an important figure in the Seminole Wars. Earlier, it was known as Lake Eustis. In 1883, “Lake” was dropped from the name and the city came to be known only as Eustis. It was incorporated in 1883 and the first mayor was D.W. Herrick.

Eustis and nearby Attractions

  • Eustis Historical Museum
  • Ferran Park
  • Alice McClelland Memorial Bandshell
  • Clifford House
  • Purdy Villa
  • Gould Hyde Norton House
  • Eustis Commercial Historic District
  • Moses J. Taylor House
  • Purdy Villa
  • William Kimbrough Pendleton House
  • Black Bear Golf Club
  • The Citrus Museum

Eustis Activities

Eustis is a beautiful and peaceful place. It offers a lot of opportunities for having a good, relaxing time. There are many scenic parks in Eustis. Also, there are a number of art museums and theaters which ensure a continuous flow of interesting activities. The city hosts many local events and festivals. These include the Antique Boat Convention, nationally ranked art festivals, sailing regattas, and many others.

Eustis Transportation

Mid Florida Air Service is the closest airport.

Eustis Higher Education

Stetson University is located just a few miles away in DeLand.

High Points

Eustis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Eustis Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eustis, FL

Comparing Eustis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population107
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime36

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